This classic work of American history documents one of the greatest expeditions of the 19th century. Led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, the expedition explored the uncharted regions of the western United States, mapping new territories and encountering native peoples along the way. With detailed descriptions and vivid first-hand accounts, this book is an invaluable record of one of America's greatest adventures.

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