Meriwether Lewis
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Meriwether Lewis (August 18, 1774 – October 11, 1809) was an American explorer, soldier, politician, and public administrator, best known for his role as the leader of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, also known as the Corps of Discovery, with William Clark.
Their mission was to explore the territory of the Louisiana Purchase, establish trade with, and sovereignty over the natives near the Missouri River, and claim the Pacific Northwest and Oregon Country for the United States before European nations. They also collected scientific data, and information on indigenous nations. President Thomas Jefferson appointed him Governor of Upper Louisiana in 1806. He died in 1809 of gunshot wounds, in what was either a murder or suicide.
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Place a HoldThe Lewis and Clark journalsan American epic of discovery the abridgment of the definitive Nebraska editionBookPublished 2003
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Place a Holdby Strong, Emory M.
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Place a HoldTravels in the interior parts of America;communicating discoveries made in exploring the Missouri Red river and WashitaBookby Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
Published 1807 -
Place a HoldAn interesting account of the voyages and travels of Captains Lewis and Clark in the years 1804 1805 and 1806Giving a faithful description of the river Missouri and its source--of the various tribes of Indians through which they passed--manners and customs--soil--climate--commerce--gold and silver mines--animals and vegetable productionsTo which is added a complete dictionary of the Indian tongueBookPublished 1812
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Place a HoldJefferson's western explorationsdiscoveries made in exploring the Missouri Red River and Washita by Captains Lewis and Clark Doctor Sibley and William Dunbar and compiled by Thomas Jefferson ; the Natchez edition 1806 ; a facsimileBookPublished 2004
