This book discusses the history of the Merriweather Lewis and William Clark expedition. The pair set off on their journey along the Missouri River, through the Rockies, and on to the Pacific Ocean. The expedition was meant to explore and document land that was obtained by the United States after the Louisiana Purchase. This book does a deep dive into the expedition, but also into the lives and careers of both Captain Lewis and Captain Clark.

I am a huge fan of Stephen Ambrose. I enjoy his writing style, attention to detail, and research skills. I learned a great deal about these two men that I had not known before. Obviously, the Lewis and Clark expedition was taught throughout elementary school. The lives of Lewis and Clark were not really discussed in depth while I was in elementary, middle, or high school. I do not recall reading about them at all in college, but I was also a European history major, so that is probably why. I really enjoyed learning about the men themselves.