Biographies of Sgts. Charles Floyd and Nathaniel Hale Pryor of the Lewis & Clark Expedition. Subtitle for Pryor is "Explorer, Soldier, Frontiersman and Spokesman for the Osage." A thoughtfully researched, well-written and compelling account of one of the other heroes of the famous expedition. It's high time to recognize the men who ventured with Lewis and Clark, and Larry Reno admirably highlights Sergeant Nathaniel Pryor's contributions. --Rita Cleary, President of Western Writers of America, Author of Charbonneau's Gold, River Waslk, etc. Lawrence R. Reno has provided a well-balanced, solidly researched account of Nathaniel Pryor, one of Lewis and Clark's sergeants on the Corps of Discovery, who went on to serve his county for many more years as soldier, trader, explorer, and as spokesman and sub-agent for the Osage Indians. If you ever wondered about the origin of the names for the Pryor Mountains, Pryor Creek and more that 160 other 'Pryor' landmarks in the West, this book gives you the answer. This is a find addition to the library of anyone interested in Lewis and Clark as well as the exploration and development of Louisiana Territory. --Candy Moulton, author of Chief Joseph, Guardian of the People. Born 9/28/33 in Wichita, but raised and lives in Denver, CO. Graduate of Phillips Andover Academy and Yale University. Military service as Field Artillery Officer in Germany ('55-'57). Propulsion Engineer in early Titan Testing program at The Martin Company ('58-'61). Graduate of U of Colorado Law School, '63, with Honors. Practicing attorney from '63 to date. Active in many civic charities and environmental organizations. On Board of Directors of the Posse of the Denver Westerners International and on the Western Outlaw-Lawman History Association. Used Book in Good Condition