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Synopsis Of The Cruise Of The U.S. Exploring Expedition, During The Years 1838-42 (1842)

Synopsis Of The Cruise Of The U.S. Exploring Expedition, During The Years 1838-42 (1842)

Charles Wilkes

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2010
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Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120867988
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''Synopsis of the Cruise of the U.S. Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838-42'' is a book written by Charles Wilkes, an American naval officer and explorer. The book is a detailed account of the four-year voyage of the United States Exploring Expedition, which was commissioned by the U.S. government to explore and map the Pacific Ocean and surrounding regions.The book begins with an overview of the expedition, including its objectives, the ships involved, and the crew members. It then provides a detailed account of the journey, including descriptions of the various islands, coastlines, and other areas visited by the expedition. The book also includes information on the various scientific and cultural studies conducted by the expedition, including botany, zoology, geology, and anthropology.Throughout the book, Wilkes provides a first-hand account of the challenges and triumphs of the expedition, including encounters with hostile natives, difficult weather conditions, and the loss of several crew members. He also provides insight into the political and social climate of the time, including the tensions between the United States and other world powers.Overall, ''Synopsis of the Cruise of the U.S. Exploring Expedition, During the Years 1838-42'' is a fascinating and informative account of one of the most significant scientific and exploration expeditions in American history.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.

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