The Journals of the Lewis and Clark Expedition: The journals of Joseph Whitehouse, May 14, 1804-April 2, 1806Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, Gary E. Moulton, University of Nebraska--Lincoln. Center for Great Plains Studies, American Philosophical Society University of Nebraska Press, 1983 - 459 pages The University of Nebraska Press editions of The Journals of the Lewis and Clark Expedition are widely heralded as a lasting achievement. In all, thirteen volumes are projected, which together will provide a complete record of the expedition. Volume 11 contains the journals of expedition member Joseph Whitehouse. His journals are the only surviving account written by an army private on the expedition, and he is one of the least known of the expedition party. Following the expedition, Whitehouse had a checkered army career, and he disappeared after 1817. His capabilities have been unfairly slighted by previous commentators, despite his narrative skill and evidence that he was a man of a lively and curious mind. His extensive journal entries contribute to our understanding of the epochal journey and of the unusual group of men who undertook one of the defining events in our history. The last part of his journals was not found until 1966; this is the first publication of the complete record of his account. |
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... Friday 31st a pleasant morning . Friday August 31st This morning we had pleasant Weather . The Indi- ans sett off for their Towns early & crossed the River ; taking a friendly leave of us all , The Indians were of the Soiux Nation , and ...
... Friday 31st a pleasant morning . Friday August 31st This morning we had pleasant Weather . The Indi- ans sett off for their Towns early & crossed the River ; taking a friendly leave of us all , The Indians were of the Soiux Nation , and ...
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... Friday 7th Sept. 1805. a clear morning we Set off eairly . one of the hunters killed a prarie dogg2 & Sd . he Saw a village of them we halted the Capt . went out with [ 10 ? ] men and drounded out one & took it alive & kept it . it is a ...
... Friday 7th Sept. 1805. a clear morning we Set off eairly . one of the hunters killed a prarie dogg2 & Sd . he Saw a village of them we halted the Capt . went out with [ 10 ? ] men and drounded out one & took it alive & kept it . it is a ...
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... Friday 4th Oct. 1805. a fair morning . two men out a hunting . we con- tinue at the Canoes Some of them ready to dress and finish off . our hunt- ers killed nothing this day . Some of the men eat a fat dog.— Friday October 4th A fair ...
... Friday 4th Oct. 1805. a fair morning . two men out a hunting . we con- tinue at the Canoes Some of them ready to dress and finish off . our hunt- ers killed nothing this day . Some of the men eat a fat dog.— Friday October 4th A fair ...
Contents
Chapter 55 | 1 |
Winter at the Knife River September 25 1804April 6 1805 | 85 |
Great Falls of the Missouri April 7July 14 1805 | 132 |
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