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“The Lewis and Clark tale has all the all the elements that one would want to put into a movie. It has the, continual threat for life; it's got the thread of Indians; it's got disease. It has daily risk where these men may go under the water. It's got the fight with the elements. It's got the el the role of the unknown continually threatening them.”

Quote by William Least Heat-Moon

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William Least Heat-Moon

William Least Heat-Moon is an American writer known for his distinctive travel literature and geographical writing. His works often blend personal experience, history, and local characteristics, making them popular among readers. more

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