Sea of glory : America's voyage of discovery : the U. S. Exploring Expedition, 1838-1842 / by Nathaniel Philbrick
2003, First Edition. New York : Viking. 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. Item #155259
ISBN: 067003231X
Price: €9.95