The Journals of Patrick Gass, Member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition

Sergeant Patrick Gass was one of the few members of the Lewis and Clark expedition to keep a continuous log of the entire epic journey. His simple and direct writing style, along with his emphasis on the daily activities of the trip, make Gass’s journal more accessible to the general reader than other firsthand accounts and revealed the optimistic spirit of the expedition. In this new edition, Carol MacGregor’s thorough annotation of the journal and inclusion of Gass’s recently discovered personal account ledger lend new insight into the life and work of Patrick Gass. Paperback, 447 pages

ISBN 978-0-87842-351-4