Columbia River tidewater, approaching estuary — Patrick Gass: November 6, 1805
Following a disagreeable night of rain, the expedition continued downriver, observing numerous Native people traveling up and down the river in canoes and passing several of their lodges. The party noted that Indians in this region kept few horses, since their travel and trade were conducted mainly by water. The terrain changed as well, with the high land pressing more closely against the river. After covering 29 miles for the day, the group made camp on the south side of the river.
after a disagreeable night of rain. Saw a number of the
natives, going up and down the river in canoes. Also passed
some of their lodges. The Indians in this part of the country
have but few horses, their intercourse and business being
chiefly by water. The high land comes more close on the
river in this part. Having gone 29 miles we encamped on the
south side.
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After a disagreeable night of rain. We saw a number of the natives going up and down the river in canoes. We also passed some of their lodges. The Indians in this part of the country have but few horses, their travel and business being chiefly by water. The high land comes more close to the river in this part. Having gone 29 miles, we camped on the south side.
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