Lewis and Clark and Me

By Laurie Myers, Michael Dooling (Illustrator)

A dog's journey through uncharted wilderness with explorers reveals unexpected adventures.

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64 pages· 2,213 words· Est. 19 min read

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Bookroo's summary

Join Seaman, a loyal Newfoundland, as he embarks on an epic journey with explorers Lewis and Clark in 1803. Through uncharted lands, Seaman encounters wild animals and faces thrilling challenges, all while forging an unbreakable bond with his human companion. Mistaken for a bear by those who have never seen such a large dog, Seaman's adventures are filled with danger and discovery. Will the wilderness bring them closer, or will the unknown tear them apart? Experience the expedition through the eyes of a dog who was truly made for adventure.

From the publisher

A dog’s account of one of the most extraordinary expeditions of all time. Dog and man can fit together like no others do. Lewis and I had that fit…. How did we get that close? I think the wilderness had something to do with it. Lewis and I would have been close anywhere, but the wilderness brought out the best in both of us. We were made for that territory. In 1803, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark set off on a journey to explore the vast territory of the United States west of the Mississippi River. Accompanying Lewis and Clark and their team of explorers through this uncharted wilderness was Lewis’ dog Seaman. Lewis and Clark and Me is Seaman’s story. From his first meeting with Lewis, to being mistaken for a bear by Indians who had never seen such a large dog, to his encounters with wild animals both familiar and unfamiliar, Seaman’s tales are filled with the joys of companionship and the tingling excitement of adventure. Seaman’s stories are based information provided in the explorers’ journals. The book include many of these direct quotes from the original text as well as a detailed map showing the highlights of this amazing expedition.

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