Sign-Talker: The Adventure of George Drouillard on the Lewis and Clark Expedition“A cracking good yarn . . . sheer storytelling power . . . James Alexander Thom is one of the finest historical novelists writing today. . . . Anyone who thinks there’s nothing left to be said about the Lewis and Clark expedition should read this book.”—John Sugden, author of Tecumseh: A Life Following the Louisiana Purchase, Thomas Jefferson sends Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to explore the newly acquired territory. To survive, the two captains need an extraordinary hunter who will be able to provide the expedition with fresh game, and a sign-talker to communicate with the native tribes. They choose George Drouillard. It is Drouillard, an actual historical figure, who becomes our eyes and ears on this unforgettable odyssey. A magnificent tale told with intelligence and insight, Sign-Talker is full of song and suffering, humor and pathos. James Alexander Thom has created the rarest reading experience: one that entertains us even as it shows us a new vision of our nation, our past, and ourselves. “Excellent . . . It is at once an adventure story [and] a historical document. . . . Even though many readers know the story of Lewis and Clark, Thom’s novel will give them new insight.”—The Indianapolis Star (four-star review) |
Contents
Section 19 | 309 |
Section 20 | 326 |
Section 21 | 341 |
Section 22 | 352 |
Section 23 | 369 |
Section 24 | 375 |
Section 25 | 377 |
Section 26 | 400 |
Section 9 | 130 |
Section 10 | 148 |
Section 11 | 170 |
Section 12 | 187 |
Section 13 | 189 |
Section 14 | 210 |
Section 15 | 228 |
Section 16 | 251 |
Section 17 | 273 |
Section 18 | 299 |
Section 27 | 418 |
Section 28 | 431 |
Section 29 | 441 |
Section 30 | 443 |
Section 31 | 453 |
Section 32 | 459 |
Section 33 | 472 |
Section 34 | 490 |
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Sign-Talker: The Adventure of George Drouillard on the Lewis and Clark ... James Alexander Thom No preview available - 2003 |
Sign-Talker: The Adventure of George Drouillard on the Lewis and Clark ... James Alexander Thom No preview available - 2001 |
Common terms and phrases
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