This summer I read several interesting books. Among my favourites is Allan Wolf's New Found Land which presents the exciting adventure of the Lewis and Clark expedition.Two hundred years ago, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark launched their boats up the Missouri River in search of the illusive Northwest Passage. Using poetic verse, Wolf tells the story of this voyage through the eyes of the participants. This self-named Corps of Discovery consists of a one-eyed French First Nations fiddler, Clark's African American slave, a Shoshone woman who gives birth en route, Lewis' Newfoundland dog named Oolum and many more. The experiences of this diverse crew are explored and their sacrifices and accomplishments are quite extraordinary.
New Found Land is highly recommended for readers with an appreciation for history, adventure and a nontraditional approach to the narrative form.
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