Charles Wilkes and the Exploration of Inland Washington Waters: Journals from the Expedition of 1841 - Couverture souple

 
9780786443161: Charles Wilkes and the Exploration of Inland Washington Waters: Journals from the Expedition of 1841

Synopsis

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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À propos de l?auteur

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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