Travel & Exploration· United Kingdom
History of the expedition under the command of Captains Lewis and Clark
by Meriwether LewisAggregate Editorial Score35/100
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Published 1814English
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History of the expedition under the command of Captains Lewis and Clark by Meriwether Lewis is a landmark work of travel & exploration, first published in 1814. A celebrated work of travel literature, History of the expedition under the command of Captains Lewis and Clark by Meriwether Lewis (1814) brings distant lands and cultures to life with memorable clarity.
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Meriwether Lewis published History of the expedition under the command of Captains Lewis and Clark in 1814, and it has since become one of the more widely recognised works of travel & exploration from United Kingdom. The book's treatment of the human condition accounts for much of its enduring reputation.
The book's place in the literary record rests on its presence across major prize lists and critical surveys. Its aggregate editorial score of 35/100 reflects recognition from 1 independent editorial sources, from international prizes to specialist critical journals.
What distinguishes History of the expedition under the command of Captains Lewis and Clark is how it handles its central concerns — the human condition — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it.
Within United Kingdom's literary landscape, Meriwether Lewis occupies a significant position. History of the expedition under the command of Captains Lewis and Clark is both a personal artistic statement and a contribution to a tradition shaped by the country's history and cultural concerns.
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181435
Meriwether Lewis is a United Kingdom author whose work in travel & exploration has earned recognition from readers and critics alike.
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