Books

There are many books about Lewis & Clark, the Corps of Discovery, and how to follow their route to the Pacific.    Here are several that we've read:

Undaunted Courage by Stephen Ambrose.   This is the best known book about the expedition.   It was published in 1996 and helped create a large amount of interest in the expedition just a few years before the Bicentennial of the event.   Well-written by a capable popular historian and professor.  We recommend it highly.    

On the Trail of Lewis and Clark: Yesterday and Today by Bill Yenne.  Large format, "coffee table" book with many photos, paintings, maps, etc.    Not often reviewed, but an excellent introductory book about the Corps of Discovery.   An excellent book for ages 10 to adult.   Read this one first, if you can find it.

Lewis and Clark: Partners in Discovery.   A biography by John Bakeless.   Has more personal detail about Lewis and Clark than any book we've found.   Lots of interesting info.  Excellent info about the Northwest Indian war and roles these young men played in it.   Was written in the 1950s and would not be considered "Politically Correct" today.  Highly recommended for those interested in the historical background of the expedition and its participants.

Lewis and Clark Road Trips: Exploring the Trail across America by Kira Gale.   Large format, many maps, many photos.    Lots of research done to create this book...a manual of how to travel the route today.    Will add more to this review after trip completion.

Traveling the Lewis and Clark Trail, 4th Edition by Julie Fanselow.    Standard format softcover.    Similar to the book above but a more conversational style, with many fewer maps and illustrations.   Excellent writing with interesting detail.