The Lewis And Clark Exploring Expedition, 1804-1806 And John Charles Fremont

The Lewis and Clark Exploring Expedition, 1804-1806 and John Charles Fremont: Makers of American History is a historical book written by Graeme Mercer Adam in 1904. The book covers two important expeditions in American history, namely the Lewis and Clark Expedition and the Fremont Expedition. The Lewis and Clark Expedition, led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, was the first American expedition to cross the western portion of the United States. The expedition was commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson and aimed to explore and map the newly acquired Louisiana Territory. The book provides a detailed account of the expedition, including the challenges faced by the explorers and their interactions with Native American tribes.The second part of the book covers the Fremont Expedition, led by John Charles Fremont, which took place in the mid-19th century. The expedition was commissioned by the US government to explore the western territories and find a suitable route for a transcontinental railroad. The book covers Fremont's three expeditions, including his controversial fourth expedition, which resulted in his court-martial.Overall, The Lewis and Clark Exploring Expedition, 1804-1806 and John Charles Fremont: Makers of American History is a comprehensive account of two important expeditions that shaped American history. The book provides a detailed analysis of the expeditions, their impact on American history, and the personalities of the explorers involved. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history, exploration, and adventure.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.