Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition: During the Years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842; v. 2

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This is a riveting account of the first United States naval expedition to circumnavigate the world. Led by Lieutenant Charles Wilkes, the expedition traveled to Antarctica, the Pacific Islands, and the Pacific Northwest, gathering scientific data and charting unknown territory. Along the way, the crew faced many dangers and challenges, including storms, disease, and hostile encounters with indigenous peoples. Wilkes' narrative is an important historical document and a thrilling adventure story.