Lewis and Clarke's Journal to the Rocky Mountains in the Years 1804-06 is a historical account of the famous American expedition led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clarke. The book, first published in 1847, was written by Patrick Gass, a sergeant in the Corps of Discovery, who was one of the few members of the expedition to keep a journal.The book provides a detailed and fascinating account of the journey, which began in St. Louis, Missouri, in May 1804 and ended in September 1806. The expedition's goal was to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Purchase and to find a water route to the Pacific Ocean. The journey took the explorers through the Great Plains, the Rocky Mountains, and the Columbia River basin.Gass's journal provides a firsthand account of the expedition's encounters with Native American tribes, the challenges of navigating uncharted territory, and the struggles of surviving in the wilderness. The book also includes descriptions of the flora and fauna they encountered, as well as the geographical features they discovered.In addition to Gass's journal, the book includes maps and illustrations that help to bring the journey to life. Lewis and Clarke's Journal to the Rocky Mountains in the Years 1804-06 is a valuable historical document that provides insight into one of the most important expeditions in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original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.