Currently re-reading Stephen Ambrose's
Undaunted Courage.
It's an historical account of the first expedition across the American West by Lewis and Clarke. It is (IMO) very well written and includes a lot of quotes from both Lewis' and Clarke's contemporary journals and background information about the time (early 19th Century).
If you're a fan of consistent, correct spelling, the contemporary journals might drive you mad, but for me, they add character to the tale. As an example, just picked more or less at random from the book, from a description af a portage by Clarke;
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The men has to haul with all their Strength wate & art, maney times every man catching the grass & knobes & Stones to give them more force...Some become fant for a fiew moments, but no man Complains all go Chearfully on...
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I highly recommend this book!