A beautifully illustrated and wonderfully detailed guide.—Stephen E. Ambrose

The only full-color guide to Lewis and Clark's America, this updated and expanded bicentennial edition retraces the epic journey, linking historical events to present-day places. Author Thomas Schmidt vividly describes Native American cultures and natural histories of the bioregions Lewis and Clark encountered. He puts the entire route into a compelling historical context, complete with biographical sketches of the legendary explorers, sidebars on everything from planning to weaponry, and diary excerpts. The book is organized for easy trip planning and includes essential visitor information along with suggestions for excursions by foot, boat, and country road to help travelers capture the sense and spirit of the pioneers.

• 192 pages; 75 photographs; 12 maps
• 5'' x 8''
• Softcover
• © 2002