Passage of Discovery

Featuring an introduction from Stephen E. Ambrose, author of the New York Times bestseller, Undaunted Courage, and an Afterward by Robert Redford.
Lewis and Clark’s search for an all-water route to the Pacific Ocean was the most important expedition in American history. When it was finished, the country and the world were forever changed. In Passages of Discovery, renowned biologist and author Daniel B. Botkin retraces the Missouri River passage of that historic journey in the modern world by following the route of Lewis and Clark, guiding readers to nearly 50 legendary sites of historical and environmental importance, with driving directions all the way from the river banks of St. Louis to the river's headwaters in Montana.
The result is a unique travel guide for American history fans and anyone who cares about our environment and the natural world. Each of the 42 chapters features one important aspect of the natural history of the Lewis and Clark expedition and the environmental changes that have occurred since, with more than 80 other travel destinations included. Relevant experiences from the Lewis and Clark journals are examined, with discussion about how the locations in their entries have changed since their travels. The result is a lively, compelling book that brings this amazing voyage of discovery to life in a way that is more relevant today than ever.