Lewis and Clark: Weather and Climate Data from the Expedition Journals

By Vernon Preston

Book Overview

The Lewis and Clark Expedition (1803 06) systematically recorded weather and climate data during their 4,162-mile journey. This volume collects all such data from their various journals, describes the importance of this first-of-its-kind meteorological undertaking, and includes a color pictorial of the Lewis and Clark Trail. It will serve as a compelling resource for weather, history, and Lewis and Clark buffs alike, as well as for scientists looking back at weather and climate in the early 1800s."

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1878220756
• ISBN13: 9781878220752
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: American Meteorological Society
• Length: 544 Pages
• Weight: 3.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 8.0" x 10.0"