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Undaunted Courage

Stephen E. Ambrose
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Stephen E. Ambrose

Undaunted Courage: The Pioneering First Mission to Explore America's Wild Frontier

Stephen E. Ambrose
Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 1996

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How does the landscape function as a character or force in the narrative? Is it always an antagonistic force? Consider how rivers, mountains, and plains are described and the role they play in shaping the expedition’s progress and emotional tone.

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How does Ambrose use imagery and narrative pacing to convey the physical and psychological toll of the expedition on its leaders and members?

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Discuss the significance of hubris in Undaunted Courage. How does Ambrose portray the tension between ambition and reality in Lewis’s leadership and the broader imperial project of American expansion?

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