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New Found Land: Lewis and Clark's Voyage of Discovery

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Follow Lewis and Clark and their crew on a perilous trek through the
uncharted West in this extraordinary debut novel.

I mean to tell you this story the only way I know how. That is to say, I will tell it like a river. It may meander here and there, but in the end it will always find its way to the sea.

Two hundred years ago, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark launched their wooden boats up the Missouri River in search of the illusory Northwest Passage, a journey that would capture the American imagination and help forge a young nation's identity. Now, in a riveting debut novel, Allan Wolf tells the story of this extraordinary voyage through the eyes of not only the famed pair but also several members of their self-named Corps of Discovery. Here, in powerful, lyrical language, is a medley of voices from a surprisingly diverse crew — from the one-eyed French Indian fiddler who pilots the boats to Clark's African American slave; from the young Shoshone woman who has a baby en route to Lewis's Newfoundland dog, a "seer" whose narrative resonates long after the book is closed.
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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 7 Up–This amazing work presents the exciting adventure of the Lewis and Clark expedition through the eyes of its participants. Using poetic form, Wolf tells the story in alternating narratives by a dozen of the human participants and Seaman, the Newfoundland dog belonging to Meriwether Lewis. The dog, called Oolum here, supposedly his private name, serves as the omniscient narrator. His prose entries provide a running description of and commentary on the events. Factual details abound, reflecting the intense research on which the book is based. But Wolf has managed to give intriguing, well-developed personalities to the Corps of Discovery members who tell this tale. The disparate group included educated men, adventurers, traders, a captured teenage Shoshone girl, and a slave belonging to William Clark. Talk of freedom from different points of view is enlightening as is Clark's rationalization for slavery. The dramatic effects of the expedition on the participants come to life as they share their experiences and thoughts with readers. The mind-boggling reality of what these people went through to explore and expand this nation instills appreciation for their sacrifices and accomplishments. In notes following the novel, Wolf describes the limited literary liberties he took with some of the details. For example, Thomas Jefferson's closing narrative includes reminiscences of a fictitious boyhood relationship with Lewis. This is an extraordinary, engrossing book that would appeal most to serious readers, but it should definitely be added to any collection.–Renee Steinberg, formerly at Fieldstone Middle School, Montvale, NJ
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

From Booklist

This book, which is based on extensive historical research, uses nontraditional narrative formats to successfully re-create the period and convey the excitement and anxiety of venturing into the unknown. It also puts distinct human faces on famous and not-so-famous names. Wolf's primary narrator is Lewis' dog, Seaman. Thirteen other voices, ranging from President Jefferson and Captains Lewis and Clark to drinker Hugh Hall, and York, Clark's slave, relate the events from their perspectives. These diverse voices reveal in free verse the class structure of the expedition, as well as historical attitudes toward African Americans, Indians, and women. A novel that willl enrich American History studies and stimulate classroom discussion. Linda Perkins
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love his work!

M.W.P. · May 28, 2022

Came to this from reading THE WATCH THAT ENDS THE NIGHT.....about the Titanic. That grabbed me and this book regarding the Lewis and Clark expedition is also fantastic, as told by the participants. I have his other work about the Donner party. All told in free verse, first person.....Great works.

5.0 out of 5 stars Christmas present for grandson 2011

N.T. · January 8, 2013

I purchased this book for my grandson for Christmas last year. He was struggling in reading, except when it came to hiistory where he just couldn't get enough. Lewis and Clark enthrall him and he found this novel fascinating.

4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable

L.T. · October 10, 2013

Written in a very unique format that is a little hard to get used to at first, but once I got used to it I enjoyed the book very much. I like that it tells about events from different viewpoints. I liked how the end deals with some of the harsh realities of what life was like after they returned. There is also a section at the end that basically tells about each character and what we really know about them vs. any literary license that was taken by the author. That is typical of historical fiction, but I liked the format this author put it in--its written more like a list so it is easier to follow, especially with so many characters.Some of the chapters are written from the viewpoint of their dog--those seemed a little strange to me, but still it worked ok.It must be hard to get copies of the book. I am a school teacher so I ordered copies to use with a class last year and they came two or three at a time over several weeks. By the time I got all of them I had probably waited 3-4 weeks. This year I am ordering about twenty more. I ordered them about a week ago and they still haven't shipped yet and it actually says on the page that sometimes they take 1-2 months to ship! I'm used to quick Bolo shipping and didn't really notice that when I placed the order. It isn't a big deal to me because I don't plan to use them soon, but be prepared for a wait. If its just one copy I don't know if the wait is as long, but if you want this in a week it probably will not happen.Update..Ordered on Oct. 1st. Received email from Bolo on Oct. 25th saying they are still not available to ship and that the new estimated delivery date is between Dec. 4th and Jan. 6th. That is three months after I ordered them! I went to Barnes and Noble and ordered them and about half will ship in two days, the other half in about two weeks. Normally I prefer Bolo to Barnes and Noble, but not in this case.

5.0 out of 5 stars Perspectives

A.C. · March 19, 2020

Awesome for teaching perspectives!

5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable Read

K.C. · June 23, 2015

Easy read -- great way to learn about Lewis and Clark's expedition without getting bogged down in detail. Creative synopsis of their journey.

5.0 out of 5 stars Pleasently Different

B. · August 9, 2016

Nice variation on the theme.

5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars

R.W.H. · April 5, 2015

Excellent!

4.0 out of 5 stars Reality Exposed

B.T. · July 29, 2014

Interestingly written as almost diary entries by various members of the expedition party including Lewis's dog and Clark's slave. A bit raw, but those were the times. Two more opposite men than Lewis and Clark coming together to explore new lands acquired by Jefferson's government and forcing the native inhabitants to be thrilled with our occupation of 'our' land sets the stage for the exploitation of Native Americans which still exists. Much of the excursion isn't pretty or exciting according to this book, but I would assume it is more accurate than the romanticized version of us assimilating into the land of extreme beauty and potential.

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Imported From: United States

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Description:

Follow Lewis and Clark and their crew on a perilous trek through the
uncharted West in this extraordinary debut novel.

I mean to tell you this story the only way I know how. That is to say, I will tell it like a river. It may meander here and there, but in the end it will always find its way to the sea.

Two hundred years ago, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark launched their wooden boats up the Missouri River in search of the illusory Northwest Passage, a journey that would capture the American imagination and help forge a young nation's identity. Now, in a riveting debut novel, Allan Wolf tells the story of this extraordinary voyage through the eyes of not only the famed pair but also several members of their self-named Corps of Discovery. Here, in powerful, lyrical language, is a medley of voices from a surprisingly diverse crew — from the one-eyed French Indian fiddler who pilots the boats to Clark's African American slave; from the young Shoshone woman who has a baby en route to Lewis's Newfoundland dog, a "seer" whose narrative resonates long after the book is closed.
Read more

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 7 Up–This amazing work presents the exciting adventure of the Lewis and Clark expedition through the eyes of its participants. Using poetic form, Wolf tells the story in alternating narratives by a dozen of the human participants and Seaman, the Newfoundland dog belonging to Meriwether Lewis. The dog, called Oolum here, supposedly his private name, serves as the omniscient narrator. His prose entries provide a running description of and commentary on the events. Factual details abound, reflecting the intense research on which the book is based. But Wolf has managed to give intriguing, well-developed personalities to the Corps of Discovery members who tell this tale. The disparate group included educated men, adventurers, traders, a captured teenage Shoshone girl, and a slave belonging to William Clark. Talk of freedom from different points of view is enlightening as is Clark's rationalization for slavery. The dramatic effects of the expedition on the participants come to life as they share their experiences and thoughts with readers. The mind-boggling reality of what these people went through to explore and expand this nation instills appreciation for their sacrifices and accomplishments. In notes following the novel, Wolf describes the limited literary liberties he took with some of the details. For example, Thomas Jefferson's closing narrative includes reminiscences of a fictitious boyhood relationship with Lewis. This is an extraordinary, engrossing book that would appeal most to serious readers, but it should definitely be added to any collection.–Renee Steinberg, formerly at Fieldstone Middle School, Montvale, NJ
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

From Booklist

This book, which is based on extensive historical research, uses nontraditional narrative formats to successfully re-create the period and convey the excitement and anxiety of venturing into the unknown. It also puts distinct human faces on famous and not-so-famous names. Wolf's primary narrator is Lewis' dog, Seaman. Thirteen other voices, ranging from President Jefferson and Captains Lewis and Clark to drinker Hugh Hall, and York, Clark's slave, relate the events from their perspectives. These diverse voices reveal in free verse the class structure of the expedition, as well as historical attitudes toward African Americans, Indians, and women. A novel that willl enrich American History studies and stimulate classroom discussion. Linda Perkins
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved

Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love his work!

M.W.P. · May 28, 2022

Came to this from reading THE WATCH THAT ENDS THE NIGHT.....about the Titanic. That grabbed me and this book regarding the Lewis and Clark expedition is also fantastic, as told by the participants. I have his other work about the Donner party. All told in free verse, first person.....Great works.

5.0 out of 5 stars Christmas present for grandson 2011

N.T. · January 8, 2013

I purchased this book for my grandson for Christmas last year. He was struggling in reading, except when it came to hiistory where he just couldn't get enough. Lewis and Clark enthrall him and he found this novel fascinating.

4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable

L.T. · October 10, 2013

Written in a very unique format that is a little hard to get used to at first, but once I got used to it I enjoyed the book very much. I like that it tells about events from different viewpoints. I liked how the end deals with some of the harsh realities of what life was like after they returned. There is also a section at the end that basically tells about each character and what we really know about them vs. any literary license that was taken by the author. That is typical of historical fiction, but I liked the format this author put it in--its written more like a list so it is easier to follow, especially with so many characters.Some of the chapters are written from the viewpoint of their dog--those seemed a little strange to me, but still it worked ok.It must be hard to get copies of the book. I am a school teacher so I ordered copies to use with a class last year and they came two or three at a time over several weeks. By the time I got all of them I had probably waited 3-4 weeks. This year I am ordering about twenty more. I ordered them about a week ago and they still haven't shipped yet and it actually says on the page that sometimes they take 1-2 months to ship! I'm used to quick Bolo shipping and didn't really notice that when I placed the order. It isn't a big deal to me because I don't plan to use them soon, but be prepared for a wait. If its just one copy I don't know if the wait is as long, but if you want this in a week it probably will not happen.Update..Ordered on Oct. 1st. Received email from Bolo on Oct. 25th saying they are still not available to ship and that the new estimated delivery date is between Dec. 4th and Jan. 6th. That is three months after I ordered them! I went to Barnes and Noble and ordered them and about half will ship in two days, the other half in about two weeks. Normally I prefer Bolo to Barnes and Noble, but not in this case.

5.0 out of 5 stars Perspectives

A.C. · March 19, 2020

Awesome for teaching perspectives!

5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable Read

K.C. · June 23, 2015

Easy read -- great way to learn about Lewis and Clark's expedition without getting bogged down in detail. Creative synopsis of their journey.

5.0 out of 5 stars Pleasently Different

B. · August 9, 2016

Nice variation on the theme.

5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars

R.W.H. · April 5, 2015

Excellent!

4.0 out of 5 stars Reality Exposed

B.T. · July 29, 2014

Interestingly written as almost diary entries by various members of the expedition party including Lewis's dog and Clark's slave. A bit raw, but those were the times. Two more opposite men than Lewis and Clark coming together to explore new lands acquired by Jefferson's government and forcing the native inhabitants to be thrilled with our occupation of 'our' land sets the stage for the exploitation of Native Americans which still exists. Much of the excursion isn't pretty or exciting according to this book, but I would assume it is more accurate than the romanticized version of us assimilating into the land of extreme beauty and potential.

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