Of Courage Undaunted: Across the Continent with Lewis and Clark

James Daugherty brings the daring journey of Lewis and Clark to life in this powerful account based on original expedition records. Commissioned by President Jefferson in 1803, the Corps of Discovery faced harsh wilderness, harsh weather, and unknown dangers on their 3,555-mile trek to the Pacific. With vivid illustrations and lyrical prose, Daugherty captures the courage of Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, Sacajawea, York, and the many others who made this historic journey possible.

Well, I just read the first third and last few pp of Daugherty's 1951 attempt to share his perspective of the Lewis & Clark expedition with children. I admit, it's not nearly as dense and dry as the other Newbery patriotic titles. And it's not devastatingly racist or otherwise disturbing. But there is enough Noble Savage and Destiny, etc., to make me unwilling to read any more, or to recommend it, or to seek out Daugherty's Daniel Boone.

I'm very glad there are other stories re' L&C for children available now. For example, we particularly loved [b:Lewis and Clark and Me: A Dog's Tale|261345|Lewis and Clark and Me A Dog's Tale|Laurie Myers|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1388180036s/261345.jpg|253313] by [a:Laurie Myers|152763|Laurie show more Myers|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1374683822p2/152763.jpg]. (Oddly, though, in that book the Newfoundland is known as Seaman, but Daugherty calls him Scannon.... - ?) show less

Review by my 12 year old:
Today I finished Of Courage Undaunted. Incredible retelling of the breathtaking journey of Lewis and Clark from St Louis to Fort Clatsop back to St Louis. This includes a group of Native Americans called The Twisted Hairs.

Good recounting of Lewis and Clark for a younger audience.

This is a really good book! I was taught many things abut Lewis and Clark that I didn't know. Really, really, REALLY great stuff! :)