Narratives, 1803-1939.

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Narratives, 1803-1939.

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The collection contains the original manuscript "Voyages dans Le Haute-Missouri, en 1803, 1804 & 1805" and the 1939 published version "Tableau's Narrative of Loisel's Expedition to the Upper Missouri." The narrative summarizes the voyage up the Missouri, describes the flora and fauna, hunting, Indians tribes, their trading, customs, religion, ceremonies, warfare, and superstitions.

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Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806)

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