Quote by William Least Heat-Moon

The negative cost of Lewis and Clark entering the Garden of Eden is that later expeditions regardless of what they were intended to do, later expeditions did not deal with the native peoples with the intelligence with the almost kindly resolve that Lewis and Clark did.

The negative cost of Lewis and Clark entering the Garden of

Summary

This quote emphasizes the unintended consequences of Lewis and Clark's expedition into uncharted territory, colloquially referred to as the "Garden of Eden." While the explorers approached encounters with native peoples with intelligence and goodwill, subsequent expeditions failed to exhibit the same level of understanding. The significance lies in the missed opportunity to build lasting relationships with indigenous communities, highlighting the negative impact that subsequent expeditions had on Native Americans. The quote serves as a reminder of the contrasting approach and its consequences.

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By William Least Heat-Moon

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