"The Pecks thoroughly explore the motivations and the demons that drove Lewis and, in the end, contributed to his death. This is a must-read for those interested in the life and death of Meriwether Lewis and the America of the late 18th and early 19th centuries."
-James J. Holmberg, Editor of Dear Brother: Letters of William Clark to Jonathan Clark
"An excellent syntopical work! Full of historical facts and reasoned extrapolation, all while reading like a friendly summer's eve chat on the porch. Intriguing . . . informative . . . delightful!"
Ty Hutchins, M.D., Anesthesiologist
"This fascinating account makes a unique contribution to scholarship on Meriwether Lewis . . . the book is groundbreaking . . . a brilliant engagement with Lewis's probable mental state and with the psychological world of men of his era, culture, and class."
Nancy McWilliams, Ph.D., Psychologist, Co-Editor of the Psychodynamic Diagnostic Manual (2nd ed.)
"Weaving an ornate tapestry of rich historical detail . . . the authors invite you to come along on this compelling journey and to explore the many complexities of Lewis's life and the long-disputed nature of his mysterious, solitary, and untimely death."
Anthony Leo, M.D., General/Vascular Surgeon