Four Years In The Government Exploring Expedition: Commanded By Captain Charles Wilkes (1855)

By George Musalas Colvocoresses

Book Overview

The book Four Years In The Government Exploring Expedition: Commanded By Captain Charles Wilkes (1855) is a first-person account by George Musalas Colvocoresses of his experiences as part of the United States Exploring Expedition from 1838 to 1842. The expedition was led by Captain Charles Wilkes and was tasked with exploring and mapping the Pacific Ocean and surrounding lands. Colvocoresses, a naval officer and linguist, provides detailed descriptions of the places the expedition visited, including Hawaii, Fiji, Australia, and Antarctica. He also describes the interactions between the expedition and the native peoples they encountered, as well as the scientific discoveries made during the voyage. The book is a valuable historical document, providing insight into the early exploration of the Pacific and the attitudes and beliefs of Americans at the time. It is also a fascinating adventure story, full of danger, excitement, and 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436851890
• ISBN13: 9781436851893
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"