The Wilkes Expedition: The First United States Exploring Expedition [1838-1842]
by Tyler, David B.![The Wilkes Expedition: The First United States Exploring Expedition [1838-1842] The Wilkes Expedition: The First United States Exploring Expedition [1838-1842]](graphics/covers/L/E462.jpg)

Format: Hardcover
Status: Out of print
Code: E462
Condition: , Very Good

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1968. Very good hardcover. Ex-library markings. Black and white photographs. Charles Wilkes was an American naval officer, ship's captain, and explorer. He led the United States Exploring Expedition, 1838-1842 and commanded the ship in the Trent Affair during the American Civil War, where he attacked a Royal Mail Ship, almost leading to war between the US and the UK.
Publisher: The American Philosophical Society
Year of Publication: 1968
Page Count: 435