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Journalist Bill Gifford gives us a life--and follows in the footsteps--of an early American explorer, whose exploits (including walking across all of Russia) and inspired Lewis and Clark.
Review Quotes: PRAISE FOR "LEDYARD" "John Ledyard is probably the most fascinating historical figure you've never heard of. As I raced through the pages of Bill Gifford's enormously entertaining portrait of this astounding character, I found myself wanting to cheer. "Ledyard" is a terrific book."--Jon Krakauer, author of "Under the Banner of Heaven" "The travails of an elusive 18th-century traveler, brought to life by a biographer who goes to great lengths to get under his subject's skin . . . An enthusiastic account: Gifford clearly relishes the chance to retrace his idol's steps."--"Kirkus Reviews"