LEDYARD: IN SEARCH OF THE FIRST AMERICAN EXPLORER
by Bill Gifford

Long after his death, in 1789, John Ledyard was known as "the Celebrated Traveller," exploring places that no other American had tried before. He took several expeditions, one of which was Captain Cook's last voyage. Another trip was to travel across North America, which was planned with Thomas Jefferson, who was a good friend of Ledyard's. This journey was by himself and he almost made it across Russia when he was arrested.
In Ledyard, Bill Gifford has crafted a glorious tale.