At fourteen, Augustus joins Lewis and Clark in an adventure the takes them across our country from the heartland of America to the Pacific Ocean. Along the way, he learns a great deal about the differences in the climate, geography, and people of the Central Plains and the Northwest. The journey was long and dangers were many --- roaring rivers, wild animals, and the perilous climbs through the Rocky Mountains. Read the diary of Augustus Pelletier and feel the emotional thrill of discovering the uncharted regions of America.