Sea of glory : America's voyage of discovery : the U.S. Exploring Expedition, 1838-1842 /

Philbrick, Nat.

Sea of glory : America's voyage of discovery : the U.S. Exploring Expedition, 1838-1842 / Nathaniel Philbrick. - New York, N.Y. : Viking, 2003. - xxv, 452 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 415-436) and index.

Draws on journal entries to recount the epic journey of Charles Wilkes and the Exploring Expedition of 1838-1842, which led to the discovery of Antarctica and brought America international renown for its endeavors.

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Wilkes, Charles, 1798-1877.


United States Exploring Expedition (1838-1842)


Ethnological expeditions--History--19th century.
Ethnology--History--United States--19th century.
Ethnology--History--Oceania--19th century.

GN663 / .P48 2003

910/.973/09034