Read and explore these recent fiction titles about Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery. Each book is completely unique with characters and stories that are comical, poignant, historical, and personal. It’s a reading list just in time for the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial!

Eclipse: A Novel of Lewis & Clark
By Richard S. Wheeler
2003

This novel by the acclaimed western writer, Richard S. Wheeler, fictionalizes the personal and professional lives of the famous explorers after their legendary journey. He looks at the triumphs and tragedies of both men in the Louisiana Territory. A unique and thoughtful book!

I Should be Extremely Happy in Your Company: A Novel of Lewis & Clark
By Brian Hall
2003

Written in the four voices of Meriwether Lewis, Sacajawea, William Clark, and Touissant Charbonneau, Hill’s novel explores the depths of these characters not only on the Lewis & Clark expedition, but in revealing episodes throughout their lives. For all historical fiction readers!

Sign-Talker: The Adventure of George Drouillard on the Lewis & Clark Expedition
By James Alexander Thom
2000

George Drouillard was the expert hunter and sign talker that Lewis & Clark hired for their westward journey. This novel is written through his unique perspective while with the Corps of Discovery. Compelling and memorable.

Stone Heart: A Novel of Sacajawea
By Diane Glancy
2003

This novel is a beautifully written account of Sacajawea’s experience on the Lewis & Clark trip. It’s presented as a journal kept by the young Shoshoni woman and hauntingly reflects her thoughts and spirit. Highly recommended!

The True Account: A Novel of Lewis & Clark & Kinneson Expedition
By Howard Frank Mosher
1998

Mosher has written a very comical adventure story of True Teaque Kinneson and his young nephew, two Vermonters racing the famous explorers to the Pacific. This novel is filled with hilarious, endearing events that will keep the reader totally enthralled and entertained. A literary gem!

This Vast Land: A Young Man’s Journal of the Lewis & Clark Expedition
By Stephen Ambrose
2003

This novel, written by renowned historian Stephen Ambrose shortly before his death, is written as the diary of young George Shannon, who actually traveled with Lewis and Clark and was in fact the youngest member of the Corps of Discovery. This fictional journal mixes history with imagination as the teenager records the dangers and adventures on the trail. Great reading for all ages!

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