This is a fascinating collection of essays, based on the latest research, exploring the mysteries and controversies surround the life, adventures, and death of Meriwether Lewis. Thomas Danisi and John Jackson's critically acclaimed biography "Meriwether Lewis" was praised for its meticulous research and for shedding new light on the adventurous life and controversial death of a great explorer who became famous through the Lewis & Clark expedition. Now, Danisi extends his groundbreaking studies of Meriwether Lewis with this collection of historical essays offering new findings and insights based on recently discovered documents. Topics covered include Meriwether Lewis' court-martial, how he battled with malaria for the majority of his life, the role of Major Neelly in Lewis' last days, and much more.
