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Charles Wilkes and the exploration of inland Washington waters : journals from the expedition of 1841 /

"Follows the Wilkes Expedition in 1841. Includes the journals of Charles Wilkes and ten of his crewmen, eighteen of the Wilkes Expedition's charts (the quality of which reflects the crew's careful attention to accuracy), and a complete muster list of the officers and crewmen (name, ti...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Blumenthal, Richard W., 1946-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2009]
Subjects:
United States Exploring Expedition > (1838-1842)
Scientific expeditions > History > 19th century.
Ethnological expeditions > History > 19th century.
Voyages around the world > History > 19th century.
Wilkes, Charles, > 1798-1877 > Diaries.
Explorers > United States > Diaries.
Sailors > United States > Diaries.
Seafaring life.
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Summary:"Follows the Wilkes Expedition in 1841. Includes the journals of Charles Wilkes and ten of his crewmen, eighteen of the Wilkes Expedition's charts (the quality of which reflects the crew's careful attention to accuracy), and a complete muster list of the officers and crewmen (name, title, and a brief synopsis of his activity within the expedition"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:v, 314 pages : maps ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780786443161 (softcover : alk. paper)
0786443162 (softcover : alk. paper)