The Journal of Lewis and Clarke (1840)
Meriwether Lewis
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"The expedition of Messrs. Lewis and Clarke, for exploring the river Missouri, and the best communication from that to the Pacific Ocean, has had all the success which could be expected. They have traced the Missouri nearly to its source; descended the Columbia to the Pacific Ocean, ascertained with accuracy the Geography, of that interesting communication across the continent; learned the character of the country, its commerce and inhabitants; and it is but justice to say that Messrs. Lewis and Clarke, and their brave companions, have, by this arduous service, deserved well of their country." This volume is the 1840 edition with woodcut images and an Indian vocabulary. They may be viewed by clicking on the text URL. (Summary in quotes by President Thomas Jefferson) (8 hr 51 min)
Chapters
Jefferson's Message | 4:30 | Read by Availle |
Preface | 12:38 | Read by E.Lee |
Chapter I | 2:11 | Read by Nadine Eckert-Boulet |
Chapter II | 17:30 | Read by TriciaG |
Chapter III | 5:26 | Read by Nadine Eckert-Boulet |
Chapter IV | 10:36 | Read by Denny Sayers (d. 2015) |
Chapter V | 14:13 | Read by Leslie Howard |
Chapter VI | 37:39 | Read by jkkayman |
Chapter VII | 9:56 | Read by Rat King |
Chapter VIII | 25:15 | Read by Barbara Derksen |
Chapter IX | 39:43 | Read by Bill Mosley |
Chapter X | 5:51 | Read by Geoff Kirby |
Chapter XI | 14:44 | Read by Sue Anderson |
Chapter XII | 17:02 | Read by Blake Cooper |
Chapter XIII | 22:56 | Read by Blake Cooper |
Chapter XIV | 17:11 | Read by TriciaG |
Chapter XV | 18:20 | Read by Sibella Denton |
Chapter XVI | 6:07 | Read by Sibella Denton |
Chapter XVII | 8:08 | Read by Sibella Denton |
Chapter XVIII | 19:27 | Read by Sibella Denton |
Chapter XIX | 18:11 | Read by Sibella Denton |
Chapter XX | 49:18 | Read by Barbara Derksen |
Chapter XXI Part 1 | 29:12 | Read by Gail Timmerman Vaughan |
Chapter XXI Part 2 | 30:59 | Read by Guero |
Chapter XXI Part 3 | 34:21 | Read by Charles Bice |
Chapter XXI Part 4 | 37:12 | Read by Bill Mosley |
Dictionary of Indian | 13:43 | Read by Rat King |
Appendix | 9:25 | Read by E.Lee |
Reviews
Factual, but dry and boring
A LibriVox Listener
I listened to this book hoping for the story of Lewis and Clarke’s journey, but this tome is dedicated to listing facts about the land, flora, fauna, and Indians. Interesting if you’re digging deep into history, but not for the lovers of narratives.
Multiple Readers
A LibriVox Listener
This is an interesting book for history lovers. The only problem with this recording is that some of the voices sound very mechanical and have unusual ways of emphasizing their words and sentences. This makes some of the chapters hard to listen to. Overall, very good.
A LibriVox Listener
it is just facts and data.. but I really enjoyed it it's about geography and minerals tribes and cultures
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Don Nelson
can't handle the monotone readers
M y Honest Review
Emmali Frances Peaks
If you're interested in history, or of Lewis and Clarke, please read. It is dry and the reader could be better to bring the read to life, but this man(Lewis) was trekking the outdoors, and just needed to scribble some notes, before getting lost in his work. Please note this, but it doesn't mean you NEED to like it.