Drayton Joseph Ill (4 results)

Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 518 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1844-74. Text in English. This volume documents the United States Exploring Expedition, led by Charles Wilkes, which took place between 1838 and 1842. It includes detailed accounts of the scientific discoveries, particularly in the fields of mammalogy and ornithology, as compiled by John Cassin. The work is accompanied by an atlas featuring 53 plates, illustrating the expedition's findings. A foundational resource for historians and researchers of 19th-century exploration and natural sciences. Book images are non-contractual.…

Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 786 pages. Volume 10 of a multi-volume work. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1844-74. Text in English. This comprehensive report details the United States Exploring Expedition (1838-1842), led by Charles Wilkes. It covers the scientific discoveries, including mammalogy and ornithology by John Cassin, as well as the expedition's navigational achievements and natural history findings. The work is illustrated with plates by Alfred T. Agate and Joseph Drayton, providing valuable insights into 19th-century exploration and scientific documentation. Book images are non-contractual.…

Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 710 pages. Volume 6 of a multi-volume work. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1844-74. Text in English. This volume documents the United States Exploring Expedition, also known as the Wilkes Expedition, which took place between 1838 and 1842. The expedition was a significant scientific and exploratory mission that charted vast areas of the Pacific Ocean, including the coasts of Antarctica, the Pacific Northwest, and the South Pacific islands. The work includes detailed accounts of natural history, ethnography, and geography, along with illustrations by Joseph Drayton and Alfred T. Agate. It remains a foundational resource for the study of 19th-century exploration and scientific discovery. Book images are non-contractual.…

Hardcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Hardcover binding. Language: English. Approximately 876 pages. Volume 11 of a multi-volume work. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1844-74. Text in English. This comprehensive report details the United States Exploring Expedition, also known as the Wilkes Expedition, conducted between 1838 and 1842. The volume includes detailed accounts of scientific discoveries, particularly in mammalogy and ornithology, as documented by John Cassin. The expedition's findings significantly contributed to the understanding of Pacific and Antarctic regions, with extensive illustrations by Joseph Drayton and Alfred T. Agate. A key reference for historians and scientists interested in 19th-century exploration and natural history. Book images are non-contractual.…