Includes chapters on Wilkes expedition to Antarctica, 1838-42, U.S. expeditions in search of Franklin, 1850-55, and expeditions in North Pacific and Bering Strait, 1852-63. Expeditions of discovery, exploration and scientific research: Wilkes to the South Sea and Antarctic 1838-1842 – Perry to China Sea and Japan 1852-1854. Scientific expeditions
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