Undaunted Courage: Meriwether Lewis, Thomas Jefferson, and the Opening of the American West

In this sweeping adventure story, Stephen E. Ambrose, the bestselling author od D-Day, presents the definitive account of one of the most momentous journeys in American history. Ambrose follows the Lewis and Clark Expedition from Thomas Jefferson's hope of finding a waterway to the Pacific, through the heart-stopping moments of the actual trip, to Lewis's lonely demise on the Natchez Trace. Along the way, Ambrose shows us the American West as Lewis saw it -- wild, awsome, and pristinely beautiful. Undaunted Courage is a stunningly told action tale that will delight readers for generations. more

Price Range:$4.49 to $12.96 | 5 stores
Product Rating:

100 Reviews
Info:
Set Price Alert Save to Wish List

Write a product review

ProductReviews

1-10 out of 100

From: Amazon
Posted: Oct-06-2009

Interesting in spots but overall boring

I have read a few of Steven Ambrose's earlier works. They held my attention through out. Somehow, this did not. Although Captains Lewis and Clark must have displayed great leadership and vision, it did not come through in the narration. I had to force myself to read through to its conclusion.

Read full review | Report as inappropriate

From: Amazon
Posted: Sep-12-2009

Unfinished and Unsatisfying

This book has an unpleasant surprise ending, which I am giving as a spoiler hoping it will save someone else some money. I knew the outline of the story and knew of Lewis' tragic early death. But after that, the book just ends. Hello? What about Clark? He lived a long time after. What of the...

Read full review | Report as inappropriate

From: Amazon
Posted: Sep-07-2009

A gem of modern American history despite some occasional cheerleading

Stephen Ambrose ("D-Day," "Band of Brothers") may best be known for his World War II histories, thanks to his role as an adviser to Steven Spielberg during the filming of "Saving Private Ryan." If true, that's a shame, for "Undaunted Courage" is flat-out one of the best works of popular American...

Read full review | Report as inappropriate

From: Amazon
Posted: Aug-31-2009

Undaunted Courage: Stephen E. Ambrose

Being a long time, voracious reader, it is difficult to say "top ten best" when describing how you feel about a book. This does not apply here. Undaunted Courage is a wonderfully expressive book written in vivid detail about the amazing journey of discovery, by a band of men, vaccinated with an...

Read full review | Report as inappropriate

From: Amazon
Posted: Aug-27-2009

adventure and a great study of leadership

Perhaps no other journey, save the landings on the moon, has fired the American imagination like the expedition of Lewis and Clark to the Pacific Ocean and back. It is the story of the opening of the American West, of an incredible tale of leadership and personal hardship, and it offers a first...

Read full review | Report as inappropriate

From: Amazon
Posted: Jun-21-2009

Well written & thoughtful

I have always been a fan of the "wild west", including how and where it got its start. Ambrose book on the Lewis & Clark expedition was definitely a great introduction into "how" the west got started. A couple of things that struck me about Ambrose's work is the fact that Sacagewea did not play...

Read full review | Report as inappropriate

From: Amazon
Posted: Jun-11-2009

A Total Masterpiece

1. I'm into American history, nonfiction etc... but I was expecting to have to "wade" through this book. But... it ended up being one of the most inspirational, exciting, easy to read nonfiction/ historical books I've ever read in my life. 2. I learned new things and more importantly gained an...

Read full review | Report as inappropriate

From: Amazon
Posted: Apr-20-2009

Damaged New Book

I purchased a "new" book. However, when I received it, there was damage to the front cover. It looks as though someone has bent the cover, and there is a visible fold.

Read full review | Report as inappropriate

From: Amazon
Posted: Apr-08-2009

Undaunted Entertainment

Undaunted Courage : Meriwether Lewis, Thomas Jefferson, and the Opening of the American WestThis has been one of the best books I have read in a long time. I literally couldn't put it down. If you love history, this is a fantastic interpretation of what must have happened from the notes that were...

Read full review | Report as inappropriate

From: Amazon
Posted: Mar-27-2009

Enjoyable and Informative

This is a book, I had to finish. I enjoyed the unfolding of the history and thought the writing inspiring and senstitive to the history of this important expedition. Highly recommended.

Read full review | Report as inappropriate

Write a product review

1 2 3 4 5 Next