The Dog at the Heart of the Corps of Discovery Expedition

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(Host: Ben) One of the most famous members of the Corps of Discovery Expedition (aka, the Lewis and Clark Expedition) was a four legged 150-pound Newfoundland named Seaman. Join us on this episode of Footnoting History as we take a look at one dog’s remarkable journey, and learn about the lives of working dogs in the early years of the Republic. For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com

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