Description: Magnificent Voyagers: The U.S. Exploring Expedition, 1838-1842 This 302 page book tells of the adventures and accomplishments of the U.S. Exploring Expedition, led by the colorful and controversial Lt. Charles Wilkes. Circumnavigating the glove, this expedition was the first international hydrographic and scientific survey undertaken by the U.S. government. Among its other achievements, it confirmed the existence of Antarctica as a continent, mapped 800 miles of the coast of Oregon, and surveyed and charted almost 300 islands of the Pacific. Equally important, this expedition collected and described thousands of artifacts and natural history specimens form all parts of the world. The scientific staff's field work and published reports established America's credentials in the informational scientific community. And, at the conclusion of this landmark voyage, its unparalleled collections were turned over to the government, becoming the nucleus of the Smithsonian Institution's vast holdings. Filled with dozens of photos, illustrations, and maps along with text and essays, this very interesting and informative book gives the reader a detailed look at Lt.Charles Wilkes' Magnificent Voyages. Details We take our reputation seriously, we buy and sell online, so we understand the value of trust. If you are unsatisfied with your order, please contact us and we will work with you to resolve it to your satisfaction. PLEASE be aware that if there is just ONE photo in our listings, it means it is a GENERIC STOCK PHOTO. If there are TWO OR MORE PHOTOS, they are photos of the EXACT ITEM YOU WILL RECEIVE. IMPORTANT: condition descriptions provided by eBay in their 'item specifics' template shown above my listings are sometimes incorrect due to limitations of the software listing program. MOST of my books are either VERY GOOD or GOOD condition. Books are shipped MEDIA MAIL RATE. Product Dimensions: 10.99 x 9.03 x 0.93 inches Item Weight: 10.75 pounds Shipping Weight: 10.75 pounds Manufacturer: Smithsonian 30-day Money Back Guarantee We take our reputation seriously, we buy and sell online, so we understand the value of trust. If you are unsatisfied with your order, please contact us and we will work with you to resolve it to your satisfaction. PLEASE be aware that if there is just ONE photo in our listings, it means it is a GENERIC STOCK PHOTO. If there are TWO OR MORE PHOTOS, they are photos of the EXACT ITEM YOU WILL RECEIVE.IMPORTANT: condition descriptions provided by eBay in their 'item specifics' template shown above my listings are sometimes incorrect due to limitations of the software listing program. MOST of my books are either VERY GOOD or GOOD condition.
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