Lewis And Clarke's Journal To The Rocky Mountains In The Years 1804-06 (1847)

Lewis and Clarke's Journal to the Rocky Mountains in the Years 1804-06 is a historical book written by Patrick Gass in 1847. The book chronicles the journey of Meriwether Lewis and William Clarke, who were commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory and find a route to the Pacific Ocean. The book is based on the journals kept by the expedition members during their journey, which lasted from May 1804 to September 1806.The book is divided into chapters that correspond to the different stages of the expedition. It begins with an introduction that provides background information on the expedition and the explorers. The subsequent chapters describe the journey from the starting point in St. Louis, Missouri, to the Rocky Mountains, and then to the Pacific Ocean. The book also includes descriptions of the Native American tribes encountered along the way, as well as the flora and fauna of the region.The journal entries are written in a straightforward and factual style, providing a detailed account of the expedition's progress, the challenges they faced, and the discoveries they made. The book also includes maps and illustrations that help readers visualize the journey.Overall, Lewis and Clarke's Journal to the Rocky Mountains in the Years 1804-06 is a fascinating historical document that provides insight into one of the most important expeditions in American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of exploration, the American West, or the early days of the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.