ight stories have been selected from the journals because of their rich content about the individuals involved. "Clark's Unwelcome Visit," "A Plot to Kill McNeal," and "Disagreeable Meal" reveal intercultural difficulties. "Clark's Dismal Nitch" and "Difficult Road" address situations that tested the mettle of the participants, "Sacagawea and the Whale" and "Hospitality of Chief Yellepit" reveal traits of character as shown in the midst of unusual circumstances. "Dispute between Chiefs " reveals Lewis and Clark's perceptions of character of these Nez Perce leaders.

In some instances, one of the journal keepers will report an incident in detail, where another will give it only brief mention. Read the selected stories, noting their authors, and draw your own conclusions about the character of these historic figures.

Clark's Unwelcome Visit  |  Clark's Dismal Nitch  |  Sacagawea and the Whale
A Plot to Kill McNeal  |  The Hospitality of Chief Yelleppit  |  A "Difficult and Fatieguing" Road
A Disagreeable Meal  |  Dispute Among Chiefs