Charles Wilkes and the Exploration of Inland Washington Waters by Richard W Blumenthal

Charles Wilkes and the Exploration of Inland Washington Waters by Richard W Blumenthal

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Summary

Presents maritime history in the Pacific Northwest. This book follows naval officer and explorer Charles Wilkes, a nautical surveyor who led the Wilkes Expedition through the Strait of Juan de Fuca, the Puget Sound, the Columbia River, and other inland Washington waters in 1841. It includes the journals of Charles Wilkes and ten of his crewmen.

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Charles Wilkes and the Exploration of Inland Washington Waters by Richard W Blumenthal

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.
“another significant addition to maritime history in the Pacific Northwest”—Sailing Magazine
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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ISBN 13 9780786443161
ISBN 10 0786443162
Title Charles Wilkes and the Exploration of Inland Washington Waters
Author Richard W Blumenthal
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
Year published 2009-07-15
Number of pages 320
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.