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The death of Meriwether Lewis

by James E. Starrs · 2009

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A Coroner's Inquest held in Tennessee in 1996 has investigated the mysterious death of Meriwether Lewis on the Natchez Trace on October 11, 1809 and has heard testimony from leading historians and forensic scientists, examining physical evidence and a wide variety of documents, using theories that include both suicide and murder.

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biographybiographyMore like thisLess of thistraveltravelMore like thisLess of this
Setting
American WestAmerican WestMore like thisLess of thisTennesseeTennesseeMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 371 pages

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