This Vast Enterprise \;offers a fresh and more accurate account of one of the most important episodes i n American history\, humanizing forgotten figures and shattering long-held myths. In 1806\, when Meriwether Lewis and William Clark return from thei r journey&mdash\;having led the Corps of Discovery across eight thousand m iles of rapids\, mountains\, forests\, and ravines&mdash\;they bring an in credible tale starring themselves as courageous explorers\, skilled surviv alists\, underrated scientists\, and peaceful ambassadors. While there is truth in those descriptions\, there is also distortion. Author Craig Fehrm an spent five years visiting more than thirty archives\, interviewing more than a hundred sources\, and collecting oral history passed down over cen turies. Drawing on extensive research\, he reveals how the expedition&rsqu o\;s success relied on a diverse cast&mdash\;soldiers\, Indigenous leaders \, and enslaved individuals&mdash\;whose stories have long been sidelined. Fehrman balances the story&rsquo\;s adventure with the humanity of its pr otagonists. The result is a thrilling reminder that even the most familiar moments in history can still surprise us.
\nBook sales and signing will follow the conversation. Registration is required for this free autho r event. Presented by the Carmel Clay Public Library Foundation.
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