Stories of American pioneers: Daniel Boone, Lewis and Clark, Fremont, Kit Carson . LEWIS AND CLARK. 119 began to come, the party were ready andeager to set out again for home. Boats were built, and they again embarked—^this time towards the east, and over landand waters not wholly unknown. The Indiansalong the route met them with friendly greet-ings, and every tribe was willing to help themwith food and supplies of corn. The journey back was slow, for therewere still the mountains and the rapids ; butit was successful. And at last, one bright day,the little fleet of boats turned again into the
Stories of American pioneers: Daniel Boone, Lewis and Clark, Fremont, Kit Carson . LEWIS AND CLARK. 119 began to come, the party were ready andeager to set out again for home. Boats were built, and they again embarked—^this time towards the east, and over landand waters not wholly unknown. The Indiansalong the route met them with friendly greet-ings, and every tribe was willing to help themwith food and supplies of corn. The journey back was slow, for therewere still the mountains and the rapids ; butit was successful. And at last, one bright day,the little fleet of boats turned again into theMississippi and entered the little port of Glad indeed were the people to seethem back again and to hear of all that hadhappened. But Lewis and Clark were impatient toreach Washington ; so away they sped again,up the Ohio to Pittsburg, and then over landto LEWIS AND CLARK. 121 Great was the rejoicing when the twoheroes returned. News was sent up anddown the country, and people flocked to thecity to get a glimpse at the travelers. Jefferson was proud, indeed, of the suc-cess of his plan. The journal of the voyagerswas read and explained ; specimens of flowers,and trees and rock were produced, and a fullreport of the whole journey given. The government was convinced that the purchase of the land beyond the Mississippi, was a wise move. Lewis and Clark were i^ enrolled upon the countrys list of brave ? men; and for their services to their country they will always be held in honor and respect.
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