River of Promise
| Author | : David L. Nicandri |
| Publisher | : Washington State University Press |
| Total Pages | : 368 |
| Release | : 2022-01-31 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0874224144 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780874224146 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (146 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis River of Promise by : David L. Nicandri
Download or read book River of Promise written by David L. Nicandri and published by Washington State University Press. This book was released on 2022-01-31 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: River of Promise focuses on often-overlooked yet essential aspects of the Lewis and Clark expedition: locating the headwaters of the Columbia and a water route to the Pacific Ocean; William Clark's role as the partnership's primary geographic problem-solver; and the contributions of Indian leaders in Columbia River country. The volume also offers comparisons to other explorers and a provocative analysis of Lewis's 1809 suicide. Originally published by The Dakota Institute.
