United States Exploring Expeditions (1852)

by John Stilwell Jenkins

Book Overview

""United States Exploring Expeditions"" is a historical account of the scientific and exploratory missions conducted by the United States government in the mid-19th century. The book, written by John Stilwell Jenkins, details the expeditions led by naval officer Charles Wilkes from 1838 to 1842, which explored the Pacific Ocean and the coastlines of South America, Antarctica, and the Pacific Islands. The book provides a detailed account of the planning...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167052978
• ISBN13: 9781167052972
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 546 Pages
• Weight: 1.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"