Sea of Glory: America's Voyage of Discovery, The U.S. Exploring Expedition, 1838-1842

Name: Sea of Glory: America's Voyage of Discovery, The U.S. Exploring Expedition, 1838-1842
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Book Synopsis: “A treasure of a book.”—David McCullough

The harrowing story of a pathbreaking naval expedition that set out to map the entire Pacific Ocean, dwarfing Lewis and Clark with its discoveries, from the New York Times bestselling author of Valiant Ambition and In the Hurricane's Eye.

A New York Times Notable Book

America's first frontier was not the West; it was the sea, and no one writes more eloquently about that watery wilderness than Nathaniel Philbrick. In his bestselling In the Heart of the Sea Philbrick probed the nightmarish dangers of the vast Pacific. Now, in an epic sea adventure, he writes about one of the most ambitious voyages of discovery the Western world has ever seen—the U.S. Exploring Expedition of 1838–1842. On a scale that dwarfed the journey of Lewis and Clark, six magnificent sailing vessels and a crew of hundreds set out to map the entire Pacific Ocean and ended up naming the newly discovered continent of Antarctica, collecting what would become the basis of the Smithsonian Institution. Combining spellbinding human drama and meticulous research, Philbrick reconstructs the dark saga of the voyage to show why, instead of being celebrated and revered as that of Lewis and Clark, it has—until now—been relegated to a footnote in the national memory.

Winner of the Theodore and Franklin D. Roosevelt Naval History Prize

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Discover the breathtaking story of the U.S. Exploring Expedition with "Sea of Glory: America's Voyage of Discovery, The U.S. Exploring Expedition, 1838-1842". Written by acclaimed author Nathaniel Philbrick, this captivating book takes you on a journey like no other. Uncover the thrilling adventures and unimaginable dangers faced by the crew as they mapped the entire Pacific Ocean, surpassing even the renowned Lewis and Clark expedition. With its vivid storytelling and meticulous research, this New York Times Notable Book is a treasure you won't want to miss.

Voyage through the pages of "Sea of Glory" and immerse yourself in the captivating world of America's first frontier - the sea. From the pen of Nathaniel Philbrick, a master of the maritime narrative, comes a tale that will leave you spellbound. Set against the vast expanse of the Pacific, this epic sea adventure chronicles the audacious U.S. Exploring Expedition from 1838 to 1842. With six magnificent sailing vessels and a crew of hundreds, the expedition aimed to map the entire Pacific Ocean and ended up discovering and naming the enigmatic continent of Antarctica.

The U.S. Exploring Expedition may have been overshadowed by the fame of Lewis and Clark, but "Sea of Glory" brings their voyage to the forefront of the national memory. Nathaniel Philbrick masterfully weaves together human drama and historical research to shed light on this forgotten expedition. Learn why the journey that defined the Western world's era of discovery has remained a footnote until now. Immerse yourself in this captivating read and explore the thrill of an adventure that shaped the course of history.

Are you ready to embark on a journey of the sea's mysteries? Get your copy of "Sea of Glory: America's Voyage of Discovery, The U.S. Exploring Expedition, 1838-1842" and experience the triumphs and tribulations of the crew firsthand. Discover the foundation of the Smithsonian Institution and delve into a tale that will keep you captivated from beginning to end. Don't miss out on this incredible voyage - order your copy now to unravel the secrets of the U.S. Exploring Expedition.

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