United States Exploring Expeditions (1852)

By John Stilwell Jenkins

Book Overview

United States Exploring Expeditions is a historical account of the scientific and exploratory missions carried out by the United States Navy during the mid-19th century. The author, John Stilwell Jenkins, provides a detailed chronicle of the five-year journey that took the expedition to the Pacific Ocean, South America, Antarctica, and beyond. The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of the expedition, including the scientific discoveries made, the encounters with native populations, and the challenges faced by the crew. Jenkins also includes personal anecdotes and descriptions of the landscapes and wildlife encountered during the journey. The book is a valuable resource for historians and anyone interested in the early exploration of the world's oceans.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120769159
• ISBN13: 9781120769152
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 546 Pages
• Weight: 1.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"