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Rating:  - Lewis and Clark: Voyage of Discovery
This was so interesting and beautifully filmed. I learned alot from it. Jeri Hartman
Rating:  - A good overall Lewis & Clark Book
Good photos, although I would have liked to have seen more that were site-specific and tied directly to the text. Ambrose writes well, as usual. Very enjoyable read.
Rating:  - Very good in some ways, very Stephen Ambrose in some ways
The historical account is great for the most part, but I have two complaints.
The first is that, as one other reviewer notes, Ambrose injects himself and his family too much into the narrative. Jumping from past to present is bad enough if not necessary, but doing so for "look at me" reasons is worse.
Then again, it is Stephen Ambrose, and it's not totally surprising.
The book does also have some degree of the "American triumphalism" view of history that's par from him.
And, the treatment of the various Indian tribes in the context of their times, while decent, was nothing fantastic.
The pictures are indeed great. Of course, you can find many of the same from other great photographers, or from other National Geographic books.
Rating: - Awesome man
This is like the Journey of Lewis and clark man. It is totally cool. The author tells about their journey as he himself moves along their path. There are totally cool pictures of western america, The book is totally awesome dude!!
Rating: - Ambrose's work incredible
Ambrose has created a new genre of historical writing; instead of simply retelling the events, he gets down deep into the heart of the matter for a complete understanding. In this book, he compares the original journey of Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery to his own vacations with his family along the Lewis and Clark Trail that offer an interesting modern perspective on one of the most important events in American history. The story is full of amazing facts regarding the surrounding land, weather conditions, wildlife, the people on the expedition, and the people encountered along the way; all intersting details that are never mentioned in any history class.
The voyage is not merely told from an historical standpoint of a chain of events, for it also describes the trip from a human perspective, allowing any reader to feel as though they have become a part of the excusion themselves. Even the most minor players are described at some point or another, and Ambrose provides many details about the every day trials of such a trip, especially through the frequent inclusion of the valuable journal entries from the trip's two commanders, Lewis and Clark themselves. Ambrose goes so far as to proclaims their journals as "America's epic poem."
This story is truly a testament to the unshakable American character, and Ambrose has done much to encourage its revival. I would recommend it to any history buff or any patriotic American. Combined with stunning photographs from National Geographic photographer Sam Abell, this book teaches a history lesson that cannot be beaten.
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