Guns of the Lewis and Clark Expedition

""Guns of the Lewis and Clark Expedition"" by Ruby El Hult is a historical account of the firearms used by the famous explorers during their expedition across the American West in 1804-1806. The book delves into the types of guns the expedition members carried, how they were used, and their impact on the success of the mission. The author provides detailed descriptions of each firearm, including the famous Girandoni air rifle, and how they were acquired and maintained during the journey. The book also explores the cultural significance of guns during this time period and the impact they had on Native American tribes encountered by the expedition. With a focus on the guns themselves and their use in the context of the expedition, ""Guns of the Lewis and Clark Expedition"" offers a unique perspective on this pivotal moment in American history.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.