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Seaman

The Dog Who Explored the West with Lewis and Clark

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Seaman

By: Gail Langer Karwoski
Narrated by: Charles Carroll
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It is 1804 - a historic year in America - the year that Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and the Corps of Discovery set out for their now-legendary exploration of the Louisiana Purchase, departing St. Louis to travel across the country to the Pacific Ocean and back.

In this fictionalized biography of the journey based upon the journals of Lewis, Clark, and other members of the team, an unheralded member of the Corps, Seaman, a 150-pound Newfoundland dog, is introduced to young historians. Seaman travels the long journey with the Corps, serving a key role in the expedition’s success, catching and retrieving game, and protecting the expedition team from wild animals and hostile Indians.

Come along with Lewis, Clark, the Corps of Discovery, and Seaman as they meet Sacagawea, who joins the expedition; form friendships with several Indian tribes; survive near-death encounters, grizzly bear attacks, and buffalo bull stampedes through the camp; cross the Continental Divide; overcome the wounding of their seemingly fearless leader, Meriwether Lewis; and rejoice as they return to civilization in 1806.

©1999 Gail Langer Karwoski (P)2013 AudioGO Action & Adventure Animal Fiction Animals Animals & Nature Dogs Exploration & Discoveries Historical Historical Fiction Literature & Fiction

Critic reviews

"Once young readers begin this fictional account of the dog’s role in the expedition, they will be caught up in the drama and action, and even reluctant readers will find it just too good to put down." ( School Library Journal)
"An effective, fictional introduction to the Lewis and Clark expedition." ( Booklist)

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we listened to this story on a car trip through Missouri and Illinois and really enjoyed the story and thinking about the history of this place during our travels. well read, Interesting story makes it feel alive. my 9 and 12 year old kids loved it, whole family enjoyed it.

great book

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The story of Seaman brought the Lewis and Clark expedition to life. One of our family favorite read-alouds.

A favorite! Well done and beautiful story!

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This book is fairly good, but it is a bit corny. Seaman always ends up saving the day.

A Great Book, But A Little Corny

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The narrator ruined it a little bit for me but other wise the story was very well written

It was good

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My kids all read this book amd loved it. I had read the McCulloch book about Lewis and Clark, but decided to listen to this take on the expedition. The author stayed close to the actual accountof the expedition, and her depiction of Seaman and his involvement w the Corp of Discovery was realistic and enjoyable. If -like me-you have ever had big dogs, especially Newfies, you will doubly enjoy the book!

Very enjoyable!

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My children and I both greatly enjoyed this story. Highly recommend. A delightful and memorable way to learn history.

An amazing story

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love that its from a dog pov. i always recommend this book to anyone! worth a listen

great book

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Even though it's for children its still a good story. Learned a lot about this dog and I'm fascinated with the Lewis and Clark history.

for children but still good

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