The Conquest: The True Story of Lewis and Clark (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Eva Emery Dye

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265190827 ISBN 13: 9780265190821

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover the epic story behind Lewis and Clark and the shaping of the American West.

This compelling historical narrative brings to life the explorers’ peril, perseverance, and the vast lands they opened up for future generations.

From the daring journeys along the Missouri to the settling roads of Oregon, Eva Emery Dye weaves together the scholars’ notes, frontier camps, and the people who shaped a nation. You’ll meet the soldiers, trappers, guides, and native peoples who crossed rivers, fought hunger, and faced the unknown with resourcefulness and courage. The book blends vivid scene-setting with clear context, offering a fresh, accessible portrait of a landmark expedition and its lasting impact on American history.

• Follow the expedition’s routes, key camps, and the challenges of crossing vast terrains.
• Meet the explorers, their companions, and the diverse figures who influenced the journey.
• Understand how exploration, settlement, and diplomacy intertwined to open the West.
• Gain a grounded, readable view of the period’s events and the people who lived it.

Ideal for readers who enjoy well‑paced history, vivid storytelling, and a clear account of how exploration became part of American destiny.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265190827
• ISBN 13: 9780265190821
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 459