Description:
Meriwether Lewis commanded the most important exploration mission in United States' early history. Clay S. Jenkinson examines Lewis's journal entries and letters to reveal a rich, yet troubled personality with aspirations of heroism. When the American mythology surrounding him is removed, Lewis emerges as a fuller, more human, and endlessly fascinating explorer. Originally published by The Dakota Institute.
Brief description:
Nationally recognized historian, author, and public humanities scholar Clay S. Jenkinson writes books, portrays historical characters, appears in documentaries, edits the journal We Proceeded On, hosts the nationally syndicated Thomas Jefferson Hour, and serves as an editor-at-large for online journal Governing.com.