Once Was Pilgrim: A Journey Through Faith and the American Landscape

In his new memoir, *Once Was Pilgrim*, historian Timothy Egan retraces the steps of Lewis and Clark's Corps of Discovery, a group of explorers who set out from St. Louis in 1804 to find a route to the Pacific Ocean. Egan's journey is both a physical and a spiritual one, as he explores the history of the American West, the legacy of colonialism, and the search for meaning in a changing world.

I Once Was a Pilgrim

by Ole Dammegård

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Egan begins his journey in the Missouri River Valley, where he visits the site of the Mandan villages that Lewis and Clark encountered. He then follows the explorers' route up the Missouri River, across the Rocky Mountains, and down the Columbia River to the Pacific Ocean. Along the way, he meets with Native American tribes, ranchers, and other people who have shaped the history of the West.

Egan's journey is not just a historical one. It is also a personal one. He is a descendant of Irish immigrants who came to America in the 19th century, and he has always been fascinated by the story of the American West. His journey along the Lewis and Clark Trail is a way for him to connect with his own heritage and to understand the complex history of the country he calls home.

In *Once Was Pilgrim*, Egan writes with passion and eloquence about the beauty of the American West and the people who have shaped its history. He is a gifted storyteller, and his book is a must-read for anyone who is interested in the history of the United States, the American West, or the search for meaning in a changing world.

Praise for *Once Was Pilgrim*

"A lyrical, deeply personal, and intellectually provocative work." - *The New York Times Book Review*

"Egan's writing is as breathtaking as the landscape he traverses." - *The Washington Post*

"A masterpiece of American history." - *The Seattle Times*

About the Author

Timothy Egan is a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and journalist. He is the author of several books, including *The Big Burn*, *The Worst Hard Time*, and *Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher*. He lives in Seattle, Washington.

I Once Was a Pilgrim

by Ole Dammegård

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	7811 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	307 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE