The Captain's Dog: My Journey with the Lewis and Clark Tribe

I read this book to my niece and nephew (they were 8 and 10 respectively) a couple of years ago and I can't wait to read it to my own kids when they get old enough. Being from South Dakota, I know of a lot of the places this book took us which is important but the book was also filled with a lot of emotion...it had us laughing, crying and cheering! Not too many books do that these days. Rock on, Roland Smith! And just... Read Full Review

The book is about a dog named Seaman who traveles on across America trying to find a North West passage with Louis and Clark. It was set back in the early seventeenth centry. I think this book is very realistic. It had a very interesting ending that really surprised me. It is one of the best books I have ever read. I would recommend this book to dog lovers and fans of historical fiction books. I would recommend ages 9 and... Read Full Review

The captain's dog, is one of the best books I have ever read with real facts and great interpretations of what the dog (Seaman) thought. This book has all emotions including; sadness, happiness, and adventure. If you have not read this book, I advise you to read it. In the beginning, Seaman has trouble finding a good home and a good owner, but in the end his loyalty is recognized to Captain Lewis, but this book is not only... Read Full Review

What an enjoyable way to learn about the Lewis and Clark Expedition, from the perspective of a dog! ?The Captain?s Dog? is Seaman, a Newfoundland dog that belonged to Captain Meriwether Lewis. Seaman accompanied him and Captain William Clark and their Corps of Discovery on the search for the overland water route to the Pacific in the early 1800?s. Here, Roland Smith's historical fiction is thoroughly researched and credible... Read Full Review

I thouroughly enjoyed The Captain's Dog and felt the voice of Seaman gave the novel an added flair. Many times I was so lost in the story, I forgot Seaman was a dog. I especially like this novel because it lays a strong foundation for further research into the adventures of Lewis and Clark. Readers get to meet and know so many interesting characters. The characterization of Captain Lewis is so complete I felt as if... Read Full Review