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RECORD NUMBER: 20 OF 69Main Title | Lewis & Clark Weather and Climate Data from the Expedition Journals / [electronic resource] : | ||||
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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 | ||||
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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 |
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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. |