Voyage Of The U. S. Exploring Squadron, Commanded By Captain Charles Wilkes (1850)

Voyage Of The U. S. Exploring Squadron, Commanded By Captain Charles Wilkes (1850) is a historical non-fiction book written by John Stilwell Jenkins. The book describes the journey of the United States Exploring Expedition, also known as the Wilkes Expedition, which was led by Captain Charles Wilkes from 1838 to 1842. The expedition was authorized by the United States government to explore and map the Pacific Ocean and surrounding territories, including Antarctica and the South Pacific islands. The book provides a detailed account of the expedition's journey, including the challenges faced by the crew, the discoveries made, and the interactions with the indigenous people of the areas visited. The author also includes information about the scientific findings and discoveries made by the expedition, including the identification of new animal and plant species, geological formations, and the mapping of previously uncharted territories. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of exploration, geography, and scientific discovery. It provides a unique perspective on the challenges and achievements of the Wilkes Expedition, which played an important role in the development of American science and exploration.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.