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Thanks to Ken Muldrew for reminding us that many of us thought hard about
this problem, some years ago now. I would say that the upshot of it was
that it reamained just as much of a mystery, what Lewis and Clark were
measuring (or thought they were measuring), as it was when we started.

I presented it as a problem in the days when I was starting to put together
that Lewis and Clark website, long before that website actually appeared,
so it's presented in slightly different terms, and without any sort of
plot. Even so, I think the basic information, presented then, was the same
as is in the website now.

It will be good to see if Antoine can get anywhere, with a fresh pair of
eyes. In case it's useful, my original request (and a bit of a challenge)
was presented in this posting-
http://www.fer3.com/arc/m2.aspx?y=200404&i=015104

If Antoine feels like following that up, he will find rather a lot of
responses, and much deep thought, but (as I recall) no convincing
explanation that fits all the facts.

George.

contact George Huxtable, at  george@hux.me.uk
or at +44 1865 820222 (from UK, 01865 820222)
or at 1 Sandy Lane, Southmoor, Abingdon, Oxon OX13 5HX, UK.

   

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