The Great Expedition of Lewis and Clark: By Private Reubin Field, Member of the Corps of Discovery

by Judith Edwards

Book Overview

A flavorful account to commemorate its bicentennial In 1803 a young farmer named Reubin Field enlisted for a journey of enormous import. Commissioned by President Jefferson and headed by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, a "Corps of Discovery" was to make its way through dangerous terrain and harsh conditions to blaze a trail to the Pacific Ocean. Focusing on a lesser-known figure from the Corps, Judith Edwards has imagined what Reubin's voice might...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0374380392
• ISBN13: 9780374380397
• Release Date: September 2003
• Publisher: Farrar Straus Giroux
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.1" x 11.2"
• Age Range: 6 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 5

Customer Reviews

A first-person, folksy narrative brings history live

In 1803 a young farmer Reubin Field enlisted for a journey headed by Lewis and Clark. Edwards focuses on his experiences, imagining what his voice might have been like and what his experiences would've been on the 2-year plus journey. The result is Judith Edwards' Great Exploration of Lewis & Clark, a first-person, folksy narrative brings history live with facts blended with rich observational insights.