Overview

A follow-up to the editor's two previous collections of primary documents of maritime history in the Pacific Northwest, this book reproduces the journals and narratives of Charles Wilkes, an experienced nautical surveyor who led the U.S. Exploring Expedition through inland Washington waters in 1841, and ten of his crewmen. Special attention is given to the many placenames that Wilkes originated.

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Author:   Richard W. Blumenthal
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.431kg
ISBN:  

9780786443161

ISBN 10:   0786443162
Pages:   320
Publication Date:   15 July 2009
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Preface      1. Wilkes’ Narrative      2. Charles Wilkes’ United States Exploration Expedition: Instruments and Methods      3. Oregon Territory, Strait of Juan de Fuca      4. Volume XXIII Charts      5. The Journal of Augustus L. Case      6. George Colvocoresses: Four Years      7. The Journal of Acting Master George T. Sinclair      8. The Journal of Joseph Perry Sanford      9. The Journal of James Alden      10. The Journal of Samuel B. Elliott      11. The Narrative of Joseph B. Clark      12. The Journal of Purser R. P. Robinson      13. Private Notes of J. W. W. Dyes      14. The Journal of Charles Erskine      Appendix: List of Officers and Men Attached to the United States Exploring Expedition      Bibliography      Index     

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another significant addition to maritime history in the Pacific Northwest --<i>Sailing Magazine.</i>

another significant addition to maritime history in the Pacific Northwest --Sailing Magazine.

Author Information

Richard W. Blumenthal’s first nautical experience was with an eight foot homemade dingy. After a 30 year career with phone company US West, he has devoted his energies to researching the early exploration of inland Washington water and investigating himself the Puget Sound aboard his forty-four foot Hatteras. He lives in Bellevue, Washington.

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