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I also get the impression that Lewis was a homosexual, and perhaps this led to his suicide. She in essence was the wife of an adventurer who Lewis & Clark hired. Another interesting tid bit they don't teach you in school is the fact that Lewis ended up committing suicide. Ambrose, without intentionally meaning to, debukes that theory.
I have always been a fan of the "wild west", including how and where it got its start. I don't mean to sound like a homophobe here, I just got that impression and I was curious if any historians had studied this track of Lewis' sexuality.To sum up, this was a well written book, fast paced, and you will come away learning things about the expedition you may not have known before. Being a history buff myself, and having read numerous histories and biographies, I never actually knew that fact. Ambrose book on the Lewis & Clark expedition was definitely a great introduction into "how" the west got started.
You learn through his book what little role she actually played. I do want to add that there is more of a focus on Lewis & Jefferson then Clark, so if you are looking for a deep biography on both, perhaps this isn't the book for you. A couple of things that struck me about Ambrose's work is the fact that Sacagewea did not play this huge role later historians have made out. She was helpful for only about 1/3 of their journey, but you would think from your high school lessons and from the modern politically correct crowd that she guided Lewis & Clark on their entire journey, and they couldn't have done it without her.
but I was expecting to have to "wade" through this book. 2.
Highly recommended, a true masterpiece by S. I learned new things and more importantly gained an new found admiration for those who came before us, in this great country of ours.
1. it ended up being one of the most inspirational, exciting, easy to read nonfiction/ historical books I've ever read in my life.
Ambrose. I'm into American history, nonfiction etc.
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It looks as though someone has bent the cover, and there is a visible fold. I purchased a "new" book. However, when I received it, there was damage to the front cover.
Yes, editorial liberties were taken, but what a wonderful way to tell history. If you love history, this is a fantastic interpretation of what must have happened from the notes that were taken on the trip. Undaunted Courage : Meriwether Lewis, Thomas Jefferson, and the Opening of the American WestThis has been one of the best books I have read in a long time. I literally couldn't put it down.
Highly recommended. This is a book, I had to finish. I enjoyed the unfolding of the history and thought the writing inspiring and senstitive to the history of this important expedition.
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