Patrick Gass
Sergeant and author of expedition journal
Born
Died
1870
156 years ago — 99 years old
Category
Explorers & Adventurers
Country
United States
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Served as a sergeant during the Lewis and Clark Expedition from 1804 to 1806. Documented the journey through daily journals, providing insight into the exploration of the American West. His writings detailed the encounters with various Native American tribes and the geological and botanical discoveries made along the way. Returned to the East after the expedition and authored a book based on his experiences, contributing to the historical record of westward expansion.
Served as sergeant in the Lewis and Clark Expedition
Authored a journal detailing the expedition
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