Oh hey! I just realized who I'm talking to.
And what you just might be interested in. I came across the Girandoni reference in the recently published update #11 for this kickstarter project. I don't talk about games nor kickstarters around here much because of lack of interest. But this particular ks has to do with a game that teaches about the Lewis and Clark discovery trek. It reminds me of the old Oregon Trail game.
Anyhow, I hope they raise their $35K and make the thing.