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Undaunted Courage

Author: Stephen Ambrose

Referenced in 5 episodes

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Episodes Referencing This Book

May 15, 2023

Context:

In the 'This Country Life' segment, Brent Reeves explicitly recommends this book while discussing Sacagawea and her role with Lewis and Clark. He describes it as 'thicker than a cathead biscuit, but worth the effort' and says it's about the Lewis and Clark expedition.

July 04, 2022

Context:

Extensively discussed as the most popular Lewis and Clark book. Brad describes how Ambrose's publisher was initially reluctant but the book sold three million copies by 2001. The discussion includes criticisms that Ambrose makes assumptions, quotes other historians extensively, and had plagiarism issues, but acknowledges its popularity and readability.

July 05, 2021

Context:

Mentioned as having written 'one of the modern days definitive history of the Lewis and Clark expedition.' The specific book title is not mentioned, but it's clearly a reference to Ambrose's Lewis and Clark historical work. The speaker quotes from it regarding the treatment of York.

April 29, 2019

Context:

Referenced during a discussion about historical wildlife abundance and the Lewis and Clark expedition. The speaker mentions 'you've read Lewis and clark Journals, Undaunted Courage' when discussing how the landscape had abundant predators and prey before modern wildlife management, and how animals managed themselves without human intervention.

December 24, 2018

Context:

Sam mentions reading this biography of Meriwether Lewis during his first trip to the APR area. He notes that Ambrose said this area is 'the area that's least changed since Lewis saw it,' which inspired him while hiking in the region.