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Sea of Glory - America's Voyage of Discovery, The U.S. Exploring Expedition 1838-1842

By: Chartwell Books

Type: Hardcover

Product Line: Historical Reference Books (Penguin Publishing)

Last Stocked on 4/30/2022

Product Info

Title
Sea of Glory - America's Voyage of Discovery, The U.S. Exploring Expedition 1838-1842
Publisher
Category
Author
Nathaniel Philbrick
Publish Year
2003
Pages
452
Dimensions
6.5x9.25x1.5"
NKG Part #
2147441633
Type
Hardcover

Description

In this maritime history, Philbrick recreates the ambitious scientific excursion of 1838--the U.S. Exploring Expedition--whose mission was to chart the Pacific and collect samples of life forms. Highly successful in scientific terms, it became controversial because of the loss of ships and men, and resulted in a court-martial. Though almost forgotten by history, this expedition is seen by Philbrick to be as important as the expedition of Lewis and Clark. A New York Times Notable Book for 2003.