The mountains were equally inaccessible; neither man nor beast could pass them, and therefore neither he nor any of his nation had ever attempted
Lewis and Clark Reaches the Rockies
Three days afterward, when they were in sight of the Rocky Mountains.Continuing The Lewis and Clark Expedition,our selection from an essay
Which River Should Lewis and Clark Take?
On the third day after this remarkable pass they came to a fork in the river which completely perplexed them.Continuing The Lewis and Clark
Lewis and Clark Reach the Yellowstone
On April 26th they reached the Yellowstone River, which they learned from the Indians rises in the Rocky Mountains near the Missouri and the Platte,
Sacajawea Saves Lewis and Clark
Surprising a squaw so encumbered with pappooses that she could not escape, they won her heart by the gift of a looking-glass and painting her
The Lewis and Clark Expedition
This series has eight easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: The Importance of the Expedition.IntroductionMore and more, as
Nelson Dies at Trafalgar
Today's installment concludes The Battle of Trafalgar,our selection from The Life of Horation, Lord Viscount Nelson by Robert Southey published in
The Fleets Engage at Trafalgar
At four minutes after twelve the Victory opened fire from both sides of her deck. It was impossible to break the enemy’s line without running aboard
New Naval Tactics at Trafalgar
Villeneuve was a skilful seaman, worthy of serving a better master and a better cause. His plan of defense was as well conceived and as original as