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

Nathaniel Philbrick

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

Hardcover (Viking Nov. 10, 2003) , 1st edition
Traces the 1838 discovery voyage that resulted in the western world's survey of 87,000 ocean miles, 280 Pacific islands, numerous zoological discoveries, and the finding of Antarctica; a journey that was marked by tragic deaths, the losses of two ships, and controversial court martials. 250,000 first printing.
ISBN
067003231X / 9780670032310
Pages
480
Weight
28.8 oz.
Dimensions
6.3 x 1.5 in.

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