A compilation of entries and excerpts from the journals of William Clark and Meriwether Lewis, describing their historic expedition.
A compilation of entries and excerpts from the journals of William Clark and Meriwether Lewis, describing their historic expedition.
A powerful account of the way imperialism and the global economy shape and reshape our lives.--"Tikkun"
I am pathetic . I'm so pathetic . ( He suddenly stands up . ) Wrestle with me , George . GEORGE . Huh ? CHARLEY . Wrestle with me . C'mon . We'll go outside . GEORGE . I don't wanna wrestle with you . CHARLEY 39.
A Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People: The tale of the famous expedition of Lewis and Clark, condensed from their own eight-volume journals for young historians Lewis and Clark’s famous 1804 expedition was told with great ...
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