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Main Title Lewis & Clark Weather and Climate Data from the Expedition Journals / [electronic resource] :
Type EBOOK
Author Preston, Vernon.
Publisher American Meteorological Society : Imprint: American Meteorological Society,
Year Published 2007
ISBN 9780933876996
Subjects Geography ; Science--History ; Meteorology ; Life sciences
Internet Access
Description Access URL
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-0-933876-99-6
Collation 544 p. 57 illus., 54 illus. in color. online resource.
Notes
Due to license restrictions, this resource is available to EPA employees and authorized contractors only
Contents Notes
Meteorology and the Corps of Discovery -- Meteorological Synopsis of the Expedition -- The Expedition Journals -- Excerpts from the Weather Diary and Narrative Journals -- East of the Mississippi -- Camp Dubois -- Ascending the Missouri River -- Fort Mandan -- To the Pacific -- Fort Clatsop -- Return to St. Louis. The Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1803-1806 systematically recorded weather and climate data during their 4,162-mile journey across largely uncharted territory. This data, organized by date and complemented by route descriptions and 50 color photos and historical maps, creates a fascinating look at the weather-related challenges that, at times, nearly derailed the Corps of Discovery from completing its mission and returning safely. Lewis and Clark is both a compelling read for weather and history buffs and a key resource for scientists researching climate history.