This Vast Enterprise: A New History of Lewis & Clark
The author has done a huge amount of research ... Each chapter unfolds from the viewpoint of a different individual and the result is a richly woven tapestry of voices ... Fehrman reframes this well-known story, revealing it as more complex, and profoundly human ... A page-turner and a fantastic achievement.
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Lewis and Clark had a lot of help, as Craig Fehrman argues persuasively and poetically ... This character-based approach pays enormous dividends, as Fehrman weaves a tale that uses human stories to go beyond hard facts and calcified myths ... Fehrman’s approach to this well-trodden historical chapter is fresh and inclusive. It also makes for a ripping good read.
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Immensely engaging ... Fehrman strives to capture the motivations, values and ideas of the individuals who contributed to this multifaceted historical event.
