Tuesday, March 23, 2010

St Louis series - The Wild West


The Museum of Westward Expansion at the Arch is a white man's narration of their excursion into the Indian territory, with the story of Lewis and Clark as the central theme.  Some of the most fascinating displays are the stuffed animals, including a bear and a bison.  The skills of the taximdermist are exquisite.


There are also exhibits of day-to-day objects used by the Indians and the soldiers.  This is the first time that I saw a paddle boat made from hide.


The statement that touched me most was made by Roosevelt.