Professions and Trades of the Lewis and Clark Period
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1803: The Preparation 
Baker
Locksmith
Basketweaver
Broom Maker
Carpenter
Farmer
Chimney Sweepers
Cooper (makes casks, barrels or tubs)
Spinning Yarn
Glass Blower
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Did You Know?
On September 10, 1804 on Cedar Island, in South Dakota, William Clark discovered the fossilized remains of the ribs, backbone and teeth of a plesiosaur. Plesiosaurs were animals who lived at the same time as the dinosaurs, but swam rather than walking on land. Clark thought it was a giant fish bone! More...