Journals Lewis + Clark

Journals of Lewis and Clark | Meriwether Lewis, William Clark

#ThoughtfulThursday is dedicated to my Pop-Pop (Henry), who we lost to Covid last week; he was 96 yrs old. Henry had a 6th grade education, but a voracious appetite for learning. He loved reading biographies, histories and journals (Lewis & Clark was his favorite) & read the newspaper cover to cover each day. Breakfast was his favorite meal, he loved driving & trains. My house was built in his backyard & I‘m so grateful for all my memories. ⬇️

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MoonWitch94 His favorite coat was a blue & black plaid coat (like this background) & he always wore a hat. He was a character, and will be missed deeply by all who knew him. ♥️ 2y

MoonWitch94 Everyone is invited to play! Tagging friends to get it started! 2y

Librarybelle What a special commemoration ❤️ 2y

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Kshakal I am sorry for your loss… may your memories be a salve for your heart! 2y

TheSpineView So sorry for your loss. He sounds like a very special person. 💔 2y

TheBookHippie Grandparents are the best. 💔 2y

MoonWitch94 @Librarybelle @Kshakal @TheSpineView @TheBookHippie Thank You! Growing up in his backyard was such a gift. I saw him nearly every day for the last 37 years! He told us recently (jokingly) that he was jealous my Grandmother (his Ex, who died 8 weeks ago) got to “go see the man upstairs” before him, so we‘ve been giggling about how he‘s no longer jealous. My grandparents were a funny pair. 2y

sprainedbrain I am so sorry for your loss. Your grandpa sounds like a delightful person. ❤️ 2y

Tamra Oh, I‘m so sorry! 😔 Grandparents are super special. 2y

Texreader I would have liked him so much! I love the Lewis and Clark story, too. Thanks for the tag although it‘s still painful for me to think of who I‘ve lost during the pandemic. 2y

mrp27 Aww thanks for the tag! I think this is a wonderful idea. 2y

CBee Oh Danielle, I‘m so sorry for the loss of your Pop-Pop. He sounds wonderful. My oldest son is named Henry (he is also a character 😊). Sending you lots of love ♥️ 2y

jlhammar He sounds amazing. My condolences. Such a lovely dedication. 2y

erank58 I'm so sorry to hear about your loss, I know you mentioned that a few family members were sick. Your grandfather seems like he was such a lovely person. Lots of love and thoughts for you and your family 💜💜💜 2y

Eggs So sorry for your loss Danielle 😔😔 and thank you for calling me your friend❤️❤️ 2y

Cinfhen I‘m so sorry for your loss. Your Pop-Pop sounds like such an amazing man. This was such a beautiful post💙🖤💙🖤Sending love your way xx 2y

Pageturner1 sorry for your loss. but, you have great memories. 2y

Bookwormjillk I‘m so sorry for your loss 2y

BookwormAHN So sorry for your loss, he sounds amazing 💔 2y

TrishB So sorry, he sounds like a wonderful man ♥️ 2y

Dragon So sorry for your loss ❤️ 2y

DanaManiac Thank you for sharing such sweet memories! 💜 2y

DaveGreen7777 I‘m so sorry for your loss! 😔 2y

BarbaraJean I‘m so sorry for your loss. What wonderful memories of such a special man! May those memories comfort and sustain you during this time of grief. 💜 2y

Mitch I‘m so happy your full of good memories and through you - pop pop continues to live voraciously. Xxxxx 2y

BookNAround Your Pop-Pop sounds like quite a man. I‘m so sorry for your loss. 2y

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Tamra

Journals Lewis + Clark | Bernard Devoto

A literary breath of fresh frontier air. 😊 A truly remarkable achievement this epic quest was, though I‘m also very cognizant of the consequences in this pivotal moment for western Native American tribes.

I had a really good chuckle over Clark‘s observation about the ceaseless wind in the Dakotas. Some things haven‘t changed.

Daisey I haven't read this, but I did really enjoy

Undaunted Courage: Meriwether Lewis Thomas Jefferson and the Opening

Eggs Tamra you are right about the ceaseless winds which make their snowstorms deadly! 5y

Tamra @Daisey that is on my bucket list! 5y

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Tamra @Eggs 😜 There is absolutely no point of ever doing anything to hair aside from washing. 5y

ravenlee When we lived in Omaha the wind was the worst! It‘s my number one complaint about living there. 5y

Tamra @ravenlee 💨🌩💨🌬💨🌬💨 5y

TEArificbooks I loved reading this last year. Their journey was remarkable and they never wavered in their quest even when constant tragedy and danger faced them. 5y

Tamra @mdm139 agreed! 5y

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Lcsmcat

Journals of Lewis and Clark | Bernard Augustine DeVoto

#HappyBirthdayPresidentJefferson The Lewis and Clark expedition was one of your favorite achievements. #hopintospring @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @vkois88 (photo from Google because I can‘t find my copy. Must. Organize. Shelves!)

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 7y

vkois88 👍👍👍 7y

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BookInMyHands

Journals of Lewis and Clark | Meriwether Lewis, William Clark

We visited Fort Clatsop in Astoria, Oregon last week and I came across this racist sign.

No, I don't suppose York was treated as a peer. I do think these are the kinds of things we white people tell ourselves to feel better about our American heroes owning slaves in this country that was founded as a racist society.

This is not acceptable.

When I got home I wrote 3 letters to the National Parks Service.

#LetterToTheAuthor
#booksacrossoceans

mellisarock, pri_bibliophile

TrishB Be interested in the reply! 7y

Texreader Good for you!!!! 7y

Texreader Btw, I loved reading about Lewis and Clark in this book about a most amazing woman:

Sacajawea

becausetrains Thank you for sending letters, @BookInMyHands - there are some closet racists in NPS. I ran across a few in the National Capital Region re: whitewashing Frederick Douglass' story.

Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass: An American Slave, Written by Himself

BookishFeminist @becausetrains they aren't closet racists if they are making signs like this 🤡 but for real though @BookInMyHands thank you for sending a letter! I hope they listen and take it down. 7y

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