The Great United States Exploring Expedition of 1838-1842
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PrintWork discusses the history of the Wilkes Expedition, from its conception until its end. Work also gives biographical information on persons related to this venture, including Charles Wilkes, James Dwight Dana, Joel Poinsett, Joseph Smith, Titian Ramsay Peale, Joseph Henry, Jeremiah N. Reynolds, William Reynolds, Charles Pickering, and William Leverreth Hudson.
Smithsonian Institution History Bibliography
Illustrated. Includes notes and index.
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Institutional History Division, Smithsonian Institution Archives, 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20024-2520, SIHistory@si.edu
1975