thrilling discovery expedition

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Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition, during the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842: Volume 1
Charles Wilkes

BookSurge Publishing, 2002

This Elibron Classics book is a facsimile reprint of a 1856 edition by G. P. Putnam & Co., New York.

Sea of Glory: America's Voyage of Discovery, the U.S. Exploring Expedition, 1838-1842

56 reviews
Nathaniel Philbrick, 2003

Government Science! Read Carefully, Congress!
A little crankish determination, a little sordid bickering, a heroic cruise on a sailing ship to the ends of the Earth, betrayal and exoneration - all elements of a great adventure book, written with verve and yet with careful scholarship. I'm amazed that so many other reviewers have given this eminently readable book only four stars. The publisher's marketing director made some terrible ...

Freedom Land: A Novel

5 reviews
Martin L. Marcus

Forge Books, 2003

our nations history
As a native Floridian I learned so much about the history of my state after reading "Freedom Land." In an entertaining manner the book depicts a piece of our nation's history that is seldom discussed or written about. I highly recommend "Freedom Land" to all historical adventure fans as well as high school and college students as they might learn something about our country's history.

The Private Journal of William Reynolds: United States Exploring Expedition, 1838-1842 (Penguin Classics)

1 review
William Reynolds

Penguin Classics, 2004

Useful and interesting journal
This journal, which is co-edited by the author of the bestselling account of the U.S. Exploring Expedition 1838-1842, Nathaniel Philbrick, is a very useful adjunct to the book. Reynolds is an interesting and racy writer, and it is a definite plus that his journal has not been cut, or that there is an overwhelming amount of subtext. I would have given it a higher rating if there had been an ...

Twenty Years Before the Mast. With the More Thrilling Scenes and Incidents While Circumnavigating the Globe ...
Charles Erskine

R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company, 2006

Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition, during the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842: Volume 2
Charles Wilkes

BookSurge Publishing, 2002

This Elibron Classics book is a facsimile reprint of a 1856 edition by G. P. Putnam & Co., New York.

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