ISBN:
9781438110233
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1438110235
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (xxv, 438 p.)
,
ill., maps
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29 cm
Series Statement:
Facts on File library of American history
Parallel Title:
Druckausg. Woodger, Elin Encyclopedia of the Lewis and Clark Expedition
DDC:
917.804203
Keywords:
Electronic books
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West (U.S.) Encyclopedias
;
Discovery and exploration
;
West (U.S.) Encyclopedias
;
Description and travel
;
Lewis and Clark Expedition
;
1804-1806
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Encyclopedias
;
Wörterbuch
;
Lewis-and-Clark-Expedition
Abstract:
A fascinating and comprehensive guide to the Lewis and Clark expedition. Annotation. This encyclopedia for general readers provides information on the people, places, plants, animals, tools, and ideas involved in the Lewis and Clark expedition. All major elements are covered, from preparatory work initiated by President Jefferson in 1801 to the expedition's return in 1806. In addition to some 360 entries, the encyclopedia contains b&w history photos, 20 maps, a chronology, and an introductory essay. Woodger is a writer-editor specializing in American history
Description / Table of Contents:
List of Entries -- Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- Chronology -- A to Z Entries -- Maps -- Bibliography -- Entries by Subject -- Index
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 397-412) and index
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Electronic reproduction, Boulder, Colo : NetLibrary, 2008
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