Falling river, rising hopes
At Long Camp, everything is ready for tomorrow’s move to Weippe Prairie. Neesh-ne-park-ke-ook (Cut Nose) harvests eagle feathers by capturing live birds from their nests, and the falling river gives hope that the mountain snows have melted. Lewis takes celestial observations and collects a specimen of varileaf phacelia—new to science.
Prisoner's base
Several Nez Perce people visit Long Camp, and to get the men in shape for their imminent return home, foot races are run, and prisoner’s base is played with their guests. The sunken dugout canoe is raised and three horses traded. The day ends with dancing.
Seeking guides and diplomats
At Long Camp near Kamiah, Idaho, Lewis fails to secure Nez Perce guides to take him to the Falls of the Missouri. Clark seeks guides to take him to the Yellowstone River. Along the way, he hopes the Nez Perce can make a peace treaty with the Shoshones.
Managing horses
At Long Camp in present Kamiah, Idaho, a horse corral is made, and Lewis’s suffering horse must be shot. Sgt. Ordway brings 17 tainted salmon from the Snake River, Pvt. McNeal and York return from trading with the Nez Perce, and George Drouillard returns with Sgt. Floyd’s old tomahawk.
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