When seaman, a newfoundland dog, met his new master in august of 1803, he didn t know that he would spend the next three years on an adventure of more than 8,000 miles to the pacific ocean and back. The lewis and clark expedition 18041806 was more than an attempt to find the fabled northwest passage a navigable route to the pacific ocean. From seamans first meeting with lewis to being mistaken for a bear by indians, seamans tales are filled. One of the men had shot and wounded a beaver, and when seaman went out to retrieve it, the animal bit him through the hind leg, cutting an artery. See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
James watling seaman, the newfoundland dog belonging to meriwether lewis, proves his value as a hunter, navigator, and protector while accompanying the corps of discovery, led by his master and william clark, on. This book relates that adventure from its inception through its completion as well as the effect the expedition had upon the history of the. The book also has a bookmark of seaman that i know would appeal to children, making it a readers choice or an incentive for them to read. Explore the louisiana purchase with lewis and clark and seaman the dog. The journey of the corps of discovery its atmosphere is realistic, its timetable is accurate, and its events and characterizations are grounded in fact. Seaman, a newfoundland dog who accompanied lewis and. Seaman joins the intrepid explorers in the tale with a personality all his own. Join seaman before the trip as preparations take place. The journey of the corps of discovery, is the author of five other books, including out west. Book clubs book fairs scholastic education classroom magazines about us. A book about seaman, the newfoundland dog belonging to meriwether lewis. Two days later, an admiring shawnee indian offered lewis three beaver skins for his newfoundland dog, seaman. Seamans journal is based on actual entries in meriwether lewis s journal describing seaman, and it presents an account of the lewis and clark expedition as seen from the viewpoint of lewis s dog. Alden writes that he visited a museum in alexandria, virginia, and while there he viewed a dog collar that read.
Lewis and clark werent, of course, the first explorers into the missouri river. One night 17 june 1805, despite seamans alarums a white bear came to within 30 yards of their bivouac and ate about thirty weight of buffaloe suet which was hanging on a pole. Dayton duncan, coauthor with ken burns of lewis and clark. On the trail with lewis and clark on the trail with lewis and clark.
While deciphering the travel journals of lewis and clark a mistake was made because of the blurred ink. This fictionalized biography of lewis and clarks journey introduces seaman, a 150pound. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. It is 1804, the year that meriwether lewis, william clark, and the corps of discovery set out for their nowlegendary exploration of the louisiana purchase, departing st. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. This fictionalized biography of lewis and clarks journey introduces seaman. Louis to travel across the continent to the pacific ocean and back. This fictionalized biography of lewis and clarks journey introduces seaman, a 150pound newfoundland dog and unheralded member of the corps, to young. Deals with lewis and clark and the concept of north american geography at the time of the expedition. In this fictionalized biography of the journey based upon the journals of lewis. The dog who explored the west with lewis and clark gail langer karwoski author, charles carroll narrator, blackstone audio, inc.
No one is certain what happened to seaman after that, but an interesting clue has been found in a book published in 1814 by educator timothy alden. It tells of the lewis and clark expedition to the pacific ocean and back to st charles, missouri where the adventure began. Meet the native american guides and friends they encountered along the way. For many years the name of the dog was thought to be scannon. The last entry in lewiss journal regarding seaman was written on july 15, 1806. Captain lewiss dog, seaman, on the 18041806 expedition. In this book, entry 916 lists an interesting inscription on a dog collar in an alexandria, virginia museum. Seaman doesnt disappoint him, and his adventures wo in this book, based upon the journals of lewis and clark, lewis purchases a trained newfoundland named seaman to use as a retriever, companion, and guard dog during the search for the northwest passage. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. 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, seamans tales are filled with the joys of companionship and the tingling excitement of adventure. Fantastic living book that explores the lewis and clark expedition. The author, gail langer karwoski, used lewiss diary own in order to write this book.
Seaman, captain meriwethers dog of the lewis and clark. Two centuries later, we can relive a unique american epic because lewis and clark recounted in their journals the extraordinary journey to the pacific ocean. Best sellers gift ideas new releases whole foods todays deals. Washington reads winter 2004 lewis, clark, and seaman this year is the bicentennial of the commencement of the expedition of the corps of discovery, commanded by lewis and clark. The dog who explored the west with lewis and clark by gail langer karwoski, james watling at barnes. Meriwether lewiss newfoundland dog seaman a member of. Their names were meriwether lewis and william clark. Captain meriwether lewis of the lewis and clark expediiton. On the trail with lewis and clark hardcover september 1, 2002 by patricia eubank author. In this wellresearched and finely written book for young readers, gail karwoski. In the beginning, seaman has trouble finding a good home and a good owner, but in the end his loyalty is recognized to captain lewis, but this book is not only about seamans loyalty, it is about the many hardships that the lewis and clark tribe went through. Seaman is a very intriguing book about a courageous and loyal dog named seaman as he travels with lewis and clark and the corps of discovery on a historical adventure. In this fictionalized biography of the journey based upon the journals of lewis, clark, and other members of the team, an unheralded member of the corps, seaman, a 150pound newfoundland dog, is introduced to young historians. Within the world book article lewis and clark expedition, you will find a map with the same name.
Lewis and clark set on their famous trek across the unexplored american continent with seaman, a remarkable black newfoundland dog, who saves their lives several times along the way. Travel the lewis and clark trail seaman lewiss newfoundland dog. A trade paperback edition of the awardwinning tale of the journey of lewis and clark. On the evening of 14 november 1803, lewis and clark camped on the point between the ohio and mississippi rivers by now they had rowed, poled, dragged, and occasionally sailed their boats a total of 981 miles. Lewis procured weapons at harpers ferry, virginia now in west virginia, supervised the construction of a 55foot 17metre keelboat, and secured smaller vessels, in addition to designing an ironframed boat that could be assembled on the journey. At the dawn of the 19th century, meriwether lewis and william clark embarked on an unprecedented journey from st. Washington reads winter 2004 lewis, clark, and seaman. As his cocommander he selected william clark, who had been his military superior during the governments battles with the northwest indian. The expedition of lewis and clark is described through the eyes of seaman, lewiss newfoundland who keeps a. The party was also instructed to scientifically observe and collect plant and animal specimens, record, weather data. Accompanying lewis and clark and their team of explorers through this uncharted wilderness was lewis dog seaman. The journals of lewis and clark are the most detailed records of the expedition. Seaman, a newfoundland dog, became famous for being a member of the first american. The dog who explored the west with lewis and clark by.
Seaman is continuously mentioned and praised throughout lewis journals. Called the dog of discovery, seaman the dog accompanied lewis and clark on their historic journey into the unknown. Come along with lewis, clark, the corps of discovery, and seaman as they meet sacagawea who joins the expedition, form friendships with several indian tribes, survive neardeath encounters, grizzly bear attacks, and buffalo bull stampedes through the camp, cross the continental divide, overcome the wounding of their seemingly fearless leader. Lewis and clark and me download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. An american journey along the lewis and clark trail, in which he retraced the route of the expedition. My name is seaman, the dog of captain meriwether lewis, whom i accompanied to the pacifick ocean through the interior of the continent of north america. He is credited for hunting and swimming throughout the journey was reported missing early on in the expedition. The lewis and clark expedition began in 1804, when president thomas jefferson tasked meriwether lewis with exploring lands west of the mississippi river. On may 19, lewis notes that seaman was seriously hurt. On the trail with lewis and clark hardcover september 1, 2002 by patricia eubank author 4. Lewis writes on april 25, my dog had been absent during the last night, and i was fearful we had lost him altogether, however, much to my satisfaction, he. In new found land by allan wolf, seaman is a main character. This book prints all the documents describing these trips for the 20 years prior to the departure of lewis and clark from st.
Accompanying lewis and clark and their team of explorers through this uncharted wilderness was lewiss dog, seaman. Louis, missouri to the pacific ocean and back again. In the captains dog by roland smith, seaman is again the narrator, giving his account of the lewis and clark expedition. 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. Seamans journal was intriguing as telling lewis and clarks adventure from the dogs point of view made the historical facts refreshing and interesting.
Crosscountry with lewis and clark by dona smith, seaman has a journal and narrates the expedition. Both lewis and clark took extraordinary medical measures to. Gail langer karwoskis thrilling account of lewis and clarks expedition with the corps of discovery, seaman, and. He has been a consultant on many of ken burnss documentary films and was the cowriter and consulting producer of the pbs series the west. Watch julien talk about one of his favorite books seamans journal. Louis to travel across the country to the pacific ocean and back. Seaman, lewis reported, seemed to be in a constant state of alarm with these bear and keeps barking all night. The dog who explored the west with lewis and clark. It is 1804a historic year in americathe year that meriwether lewis, william clark, and the corps of discovery set out for their nowlegendary exploration of the louisiana purchase, departing st.
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