Lewis & Clark Tailor Made, Trail Worn: Army Life, Clothing, & Weapons of the Corps of Discovery

Independent historian Moore and artist Haynes have collaborated on an illustrated history of the clothing weaponry and army life of the Lewis & Clark expedition. Their extensive research and their interest in living- history is evident both in text and illustration which describe the background to the expedition and details of the soldiers life such as food medical care discipline hairstyles and most of all clothing. Haynes finely rendered line drawings and paintings of shirts vests jackets breeches dress uniforms insignia hats footwear and cold weather gear are combined with photographs of relics and reproductions of illustrations from that time period. The shape of the book is almost square (10.75x10.25"). Annotation 2004 Book News Inc. Portland OR (booknews.com)