The Louisiana Purchase (Cornerstones of Freedom) - Softcover

In what has been called the greatest real estate deal of all time, the United States purchased a massive portion of North America from France for just $15 million in 1803. This purchase secured the countrys future and allowed for the westward development that would eventually make it the nation we know today. This title details the negotiations leading up to the purchase. It also covers Lewis and Clarks thrilling expedition into the unexplored wilderness.