Journey back to 1804 and experience the epic expedition of Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark as they charted the new, unexplored American West.
Forty-five historically accurate, precisely drawn illustrations for coloring retrace the nearly 8,000 miles of their perilous trek. For two years, this dauntless duo and their team of explorers navigated insect- and snake-infested waterways, crossed scorching plains, scaled frigid mountain passes, and faced near-starvation—all the while charting a vast wilderness never before seen by white men.
This coloring book educates and entertains with engaging captions providing historical context, making it perfect for young explorers, history enthusiasts, and art lovers eager to explore America's frontier legacy.
About Peter F. Copeland
Peter F. Copeland (1927-2007) was a renowned freelance illustrator with a considerable reputation as a historical illustrator, marine archaeologist, merchant mariner, and consultant to the Smithsonian Institution. In the 1950s, Mr. Copeland worked at the Smithsonian as chief of the illustration department for the old Museum of History and Technology exhibitions. He also worked as a writer and historical researcher on exhibitions dealing with military aviation and ballooning history. Mr. Copeland wrote magazine articles and illustrated American history coloring books for Dover and other publishers from 1974 until 2006.
