Bibliograph

Meriwether Lewis, off the edge of the map, Janet & Geoff Benge

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Meriwether Lewis, off the edge of the map, Janet & Geoff Benge

Language

eng

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Main title

Meriwether Lewis

Medium

electronic resource

Responsibility statement

Janet & Geoff Benge

Series statement

Heroes of History ;

Sub title

off the edge of the map

Summary

Meriwether Lewis had been commissioned by President Jefferson to lead a daring expedition so remarkable it would become one of the most famous explorations in history. He chose as his co-captain William Clark. Their mission - to find a land route to the Pacific Ocean while learning as much as possible about the thousands of miles of unexplored territory they struggled through (1774-1809). Heroes of History is a unique biography series that brings the shaping of history to life with the remarkable true stories of fascinating men and women who changed the course of history. The stories of Heroes of History are told in an engaging narrative format, where related history, geography, government, and science topics come to life and make a lasting impression. This is a premier biography line for the entire family. Janet and Geoff Benge are a husband-and-wife writing team with more than twenty years of writing experience. Janet is a former elementary-school teacher. Geoff holds a degree in history. Originally from New Zealand, the Benges spent ten years serving with Youth With A Mission

Target audience

juvenile

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