Author: PHILBRICK, NATHANIEL
Title: Sea of glory : America's voyage of discovery : the U. S. Exploring Expedition, 1838-1842
Description: New York : Viking 2003. First Edition. An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dw. now mylar-sleeved. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight. bright. clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new.; 452 pages; Description: xxv. 452 p. : ill. maps ; 24 cm. Includes bibliographical references (p. 415-436) and index. Subjects: Wilkes. Charles (1798-1877) --United States Exploring Expedition (1838-1842). Summary: Traces the 1838 discovery voyage that resulted in the western world's survey of 87.000 ocean miles. 280 Pacific islands. numerous zoological discoveries. and the finding of Antarctica. a journey that was marked by tragic deaths. the losses of two ships. and controversial court martials. by Nathaniel Philbrick.ISBN: 067003231X. Weight in Kg appr.:

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