Books with author Carol Lynn MacGregor

Seargeant Patrick Gass was one of the few members of the Lewis and Clark expedition to keep a continuous log of the entire epic journey. His simple and direct wrting style, along with his emphasis on the daily activities of the trip, made Gass's journal more accessible to the general reader than other firsthand accounts and revealed the optimistic spirit of the expedition:The determined and resolute character...of the corps, and the confidence which pervaded all ranks dispelled every emotion of fear, and anxiety for the present; while a sense of duty, and of the honour, which would attend the completion of the object of the expedition; a wish to gratify the expectations of the government, and of our fellow citizens, with the feelings which novelty and discovery invariably inspire, seemed to insure to us ample support in our future toils, suffering, and dangers."In this new edition, Carol MacGregor's thorough annotation of the journal and the inclusion of Gass's recently discovered personal account ledger lend new insight into the life and work of Patirck Gass. The Journals of Patrick Gass represents a significant contribution to the study of the Lewis and Clark expedition, essential for everyone intersted in the history of Western expansion.

When Lewis and Clark reached the Rocky Mountains, in what is now Montana and Idaho, they did not realize how difficult it would be to cross the rugged peaks that form the backbone of the North American continent. The natives called the mountains the "Bitterroots" and the name was appropriate. Had it not been for the generosity of the Nez Perce Indians who inhabited the area west of the mountains, the members of the Corps of Discovery might have perished before completing their mission.Lewis and Clark's Bittersweet Crossing, Carol MacGregor tells the story of the expedition, focusing on both their struggle to conquer the Bitterroot Range and their interaction with the Native Americans who made the crossing possible. Beautifully illustrated by artist Gaye Hoopes, this book brings history alive for young readers.

Distributed by the University of Nebraska Press for Caxton PressHorses are not indigenous to the West. Prehistoric horses existed before humans came to the region but the horse only appeared after the Spanish Conquistadores brought their Spanish stallions to America. The arrival of the horse in the West changed forever the lives of the Native peoples of the region and shaped the history of the West in many ways.

Distributed by the University of Nebraska Press for Caxton PressThe Lewis and Clark expedition had weathered much difficulty before it reached Idaho's Bitterroot Mountain Range but it was that severe and rugged obstacle that almost ended the expedition. If not for the aid of the Lemhi Shoshoni and the Nez Perce tribes of the region, it is unlikely Lewis and Clark would have reached their destination. This is that story, written for young readers.