Drawing on journal entries and grounded in fact, Charles Bohner’s story re-creates the Lewis and Clark expedition from the experience of Hugh McNeal, one of the youngest members on the journey. "Convincing in detail and well paced, the book has all the excitement and zest of an old-time adventure story set in authentic surroundings and brought to life through the well-drawn characters." Horn Book "Convincing in detail and well paced, the book has all the excitement and zest of an old-time adventure story set in authentic surroundings and brought to life through the well-drawn characters." Horn Book Guide Charles Bohner has taught English at the University of Delaware and been published widely during his many years of scholarly work and teaching. He published Bold Journey in 1985.