Back of Beyond: Lewis and Clark, The

by Amy Russell Bowen
In 1803, President Thomas Jefferson asked Meriwether Lewis to lead an expedition across North America, through the Louisiana Territory and Oregon Country to the Pacific Ocean. Lewis jumped at the opportunity and called on his friend William Clark to share in the command of the exploration. On May 21, 1804, the Lewis and Clark expedition embarked on one of the greatest adventures of all time into the "Back of Beyond".

Ages 6-10

1774-1809