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

by Richard W. Blumenthal (Editor)

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780786443161
Publisher:	McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Publication date:	07/15/2009
Pages:	320
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.90(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

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.

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     

Editorial Reviews

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

From the Publisher

another significant addition to maritime history in the Pacific Northwest

Sailing Magazine