"The Lewis and Clark Expedition undertook an exceedingly difficult, dangerous and perhaps even superhuman mission. Most Americans are well aware of its exploits and success. What is less known is the fact that Indian nations and individual Indians provided crucial assistance to the expedition. Without the help of indigenous people and Indian tribes, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark may not have succeeded in their mission or even survived the attempt."
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Robert J. Miller: Native beneficence
(The Seattle Post-Intellignecer 5/9)
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Robert Miller: Lewis and Clark depended on Indians
Monday, May 10, 2004
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