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The weather became so intensely cold that we sent for all the hunters who had remained out with captain Clarkes party, a
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"The weather became so intensely cold that we sent for all the hunters who had remained out with captain Clarke's party, and they returned in the evening several of them frostbitten"

- Meriwether Lewis

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This quote from Meriwether Lewis paints a brilliant photo of the severe winter season conditions experienced by the exploration. The weather condition had actually ended up being so cold that the expedition was required to take extreme procedures to secure their members. They sent a require all the hunters who had actually remained out with Captain Clarke's celebration, and they returned in the evening. Unfortunately, several of them had been impacted by the cold and were frostbitten. This quote highlights the extreme conditions the exploration dealt with and the lengths they needed to go to in order to secure their members. It likewise serves as a suggestion of the threats of severe cold and the significance of taking safety measures to secure oneself from the elements.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Meriwether Lewis between August 18, 1774 and October 11, 1809. He/she was a famous Explorer from USA. The author also have 11 other quotes.

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