The expedition to traverse the North American continent led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark was an epic undertaking. The hardships were incredible. The duration of the trek, not merely overland but also over the Rocky Mountains, proved to be much longer than expected. In Calling The Wind, the explorers have spent a long, wet winter on the Pacific Coast and are eager to head home. They have listened to Indian accounts, formed their own opinions, and do not always agree with the dictates of their officers. Cultural conflicts arise not only in the face of the native populations, but also within the Corps of Discovery itself. What must have been each man's expectations, fears, and longings?.