1856 Captain Wilkes Pacific US Expedition Australia
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A rare narrative of Captain Wilkes’ monumental expedition of the Pacific including seven full-page illustrations on steel. Adapted by John Jenkins, this book explores the most important American scientist to voyage into the Pacific Ocean. Wilkes searched the expanses of the ocean all the way south to the shores of Antarctica, surveying hundreds of uninhabited islands as well encountering various cultures and indigenous peoples from South America to Australia. Wilkes references culture, topography, agriculture, horticulture, Animalia, and forests. However, some of the most desirable and important aspects of this account include Wilkes’ gold discoveries in California.
Other important contents include:
Views of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Slaves and slavery in South America, purchases for North America
Zoological, Climate, Topographical discoveries in the Southern hemisphere
Weapons used in Patagonia
Prisons in Chile
Spanish influence throughout South America – homes, churches, recreations
Peru War for Independence
Missionaries in Tahiti
Superstitions, witchcraft, burials, tattooing, circumcision, alcohol consumption in Australia
Cannibal rituals
and MUCH more.
According to Howes, this expedition was
“The first United States scientific expedition by sea. Wilkes sailed along and surveyed the whole Northwest coast and his exploring parties penetrated into the interior at many points.”
Item number: #8030
Price: $350
JENKINS, John S.
United States exploring expeditions. Voyage of the U.S. exploring squadron, commanded by Captain C. Wilkes ... in 1838-42, together with explorations and discoveries made by Admiral D'Urville, Captain Ross, and other Navigators and Travellers; and an account of the expedition to the Dead Sea, under Lieutenant Lynch ... With numerous illustrations.
Auburn, Rochester: Alden & Beardsley, 1856.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages
xxii, 517
3 full-page engravings
References: Howes W 414; Sabin 36014;
Language: English
Binding: Cloth; tight and secure
Size: ~9.5in X 6.5in (23.5cm x 15.5cm)
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A rare narrative of Captain Wilkes’ monumental expedition of the Pacific including seven full-page illustrations on steel. Adapted by John Jenkins, this book explores the most important American scientist to voyage into the Pacific Ocean. Wilkes searched the expanses of the ocean all the way south to the shores of Antarctica, surveying hundreds of uninhabited islands as well encountering various cultures and indigenous peoples from South America to Australia. Wilkes references culture, topography, agriculture, horticulture, Animalia, and forests. However, some of the most desirable and important aspects of this account include Wilkes’ gold discoveries in California.
Other important contents include:
Views of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Slaves and slavery in South America, purchases for North America
Zoological, Climate, Topographical discoveries in the Southern hemisphere
Weapons used in Patagonia
Prisons in Chile
Spanish influence throughout South America – homes, churches, recreations
Peru War for Independence
Missionaries in Tahiti
Superstitions, witchcraft, burials, tattooing, circumcision, alcohol consumption in Australia
Cannibal rituals
and MUCH more.
According to Howes, this expedition was
“The first United States scientific expedition by sea. Wilkes sailed along and surveyed the whole Northwest coast and his exploring parties penetrated into the interior at many points.”
Item number: #8030
Price: $350
JENKINS, John S.
United States exploring expeditions. Voyage of the U.S. exploring squadron, commanded by Captain C. Wilkes ... in 1838-42, together with explorations and discoveries made by Admiral D'Urville, Captain Ross, and other Navigators and Travellers; and an account of the expedition to the Dead Sea, under Lieutenant Lynch ... With numerous illustrations.
Auburn, Rochester: Alden & Beardsley, 1856.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages
xxii, 517
3 full-page engravings
References: Howes W 414; Sabin 36014;
Language: English
Binding: Cloth; tight and secure
Size: ~9.5in X 6.5in (23.5cm x 15.5cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
8030
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