02608cam a22003733u 4500 30298 UtSlPG 20260610133706.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Hough, Emerson, 1857-1923 The Magnificent Adventure : Being the Story of the World's Greatest Exploration and the Romance of a Very Gallant Gentleman Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-10-20 Produced by D Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Magnificent Adventure" by Emerson Hough is a historical novel likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around the life of Meriwether Lewis, a prominent figure in early American exploration, as he embarks on a journey of discovery and adventure. The novel intertwines themes of exploration with personal and romantic elements, particularly focusing on Lewis's relationship with his mother and a woman named Theodosia. The opening of the novel introduces us to the formidable Widow Lewis, who awaits the return of her son, Meriwether. Their reunion reveals not only the depth of their bond but also hints at Meriwether's destiny as a remarkable explorer. The dialogue conveys his mother's understanding of his spirit, marked by a sense of melancholy and resolute ambition. As Meriwether grapples with his identity and future, the stage is set for an adventure that will test his courage, resolve, and the relationships in his life. This initial encounter establishes the foundation for a rich exploration of both the external wilderness and the inner landscapes of human emotion as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Biographical fiction Discoveries in geography -- Fiction Explorers -- Fiction West (U.S.) -- History -- To 1848 -- Fiction Lewis, Meriwether, 1774-1809 -- Fiction Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806) -- Fiction Keller, Arthur Ignatius, 1866-1924 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30298 71145 71145