Undaunted Courage: Meriwether Lewis, Thomas Jefferson, and the Opening of the American West Reviews

Stephen Ambrose is a well- known and well- respected historian and the author of dozens of best- selling books. He has a great love for history, and this passion is evident from start to finish in this book, Undaunted Courage. It tells the story of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, two brave men who set out to explore the American west following the Louisiana Purchase. — — Book Commentary: — — Stephen Ambrose writes this book like a storyteller. You feel like you're listening to your grandfather as he reads you an exciting adventure story on exploration. The book… read full review »

This book tells the amazing history of the Lewis and Clark Expedition mainly through the vantage point of Meriwether Lewis, it's unique leader.  Ambrose leads us through the voyage with descriptive narration that is augmented by journal entries from Lewis's own diaries.  Ambrose also draws on correspondence from President Jefferson, the diaries of others on the trip, and many scholarly works.  Even though this is a history book, it isn't dry at all.  It almost reads like a story. — — What impressed me most was the descriptions of the American West at a time… read full review »

This is one of the best books I have ever read.  This is a history book every teanager in America should be required to read.  I have lived and traveled throughout Montana and now I want to go back and trave the trail and try to imagine what the Corps of Discovery endured on their incredible journey.  Again a must read for every American, to help appreciate what a great country we have and the courage it took to discover it. — … read full review »