Narrative Of The United States' Exploring Expedition, During The Years 1838-1842 (1845) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781166192648)

The book ""Narrative Of The United States������� Exploring Expedition, During The Years 1838-1842"" was written by Charles Wilkes and published in 1845. The book is a detailed account of the United States Exploring Expedition, which was a four-year scientific and exploring mission conducted by the United States Navy and led by Wilkes. The expedition covered a vast area of the Pacific Ocean, from Antarctica to the Pacific Northwest, and included visits to South America, Australia, and the South Pacific islands.The book provides a comprehensive description of the expedition, including the scientific discoveries made by the crew, the interactions with the native peoples they encountered, and the challenges they faced during their journey. It also includes detailed maps and illustrations of the areas explored.The book is considered an important historical document, as it provides a firsthand account of the exploration of the Pacific during the mid-19th century. It is also notable for its descriptions of the natural history and geography of the regions visited, as well as the cultural practices of the peoples encountered.Overall, ""Narrative Of The United States������� Exploring Expedition, During The Years 1838-1842"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of exploration and scientific discovery.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.

Author: Charles Wilkes
ISBN-10: 1166192644
ISBN-13: 9781166192648
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 384
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.13lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.79d