The Great United States Exploring Expedition of 1838-1842

by William Ragan Stanton

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The expedition travelled to Antarctica, the South Pacific, the Atlantic and the coasts of what are now Oregon, Washington and British Columbia.

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Genres: Nonfiction, Science & Nature, History, General Nonfiction, Travel
DDC/MDS: 508.3 — Natural sciences & mathematics Science Natural history Environments / Habitats
LCC: Q115 .S82 — Science Science (General) General

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