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1968 Stormy Voyager: Charles Wilkes by Robert Silverberg Maritime History Book

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1968 Stormy Voyager: Charles Wilkes by Robert Silverberg Maritime History Book

Stormy Voyager: The Story Of Charles Wilkes
By Robert Silverberg
Published by J.B. Lippincott Company: Philadelphia 1968
1st Edition With Dustjacket

" Stormy Voyager: The Story of Charles Wilkes by Robert Silverberg presents a vivid and compelling account of the life and career of Charles Wilkes, the ambitious and controversial 19th-century American naval officer and explorer. Drawing on historical records, personal correspondence, and contemporary reports, Silverberg traces Wilkes's early naval experiences, his leadership of the United States Exploring Expedition (1838-1842), and the challenges he faced navigating both uncharted waters and the political intricacies of the Navy. The narrative captures Wilkes's complex personality, depicting both his visionary ambition and the personal and professional conflicts that shaped his life, offering readers a nuanced portrait of one of America's most dynamic explorers.

The work, published by J.B. Lippincott Company in Philadelphia in 1968, is a first edition complete with its original dustjacket, showing typical signs of age but intact. The book includes maps and drawings by Thomas R. Funderburk, providing visual context to Wilkes's voyages and reinforcing the historical narrative. Silverberg's style balances scholarly rigor with readability, making this work both an engaging historical biography and a valuable reference for those interested in American naval history and early exploration of the Pacific and Antarctic regions.

Collectors and enthusiasts of maritime history, 19th-century exploration, and American naval biography will find this edition particularly appealing. Its combination of firsthand source material, insightful historical analysis, and the preserved dustjacket make it a noteworthy addition to private collections, libraries, and anyone with a deep interest in the age of exploration."

Light wear to dust jacket. Pages clean and well presented. A nice copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 21.5cm x 15cm x 2cm - 192 Pages

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Condition: Very good
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: ["1st Edition", "Dust Jacket"]
Region: North America
Subject: Maritime
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: Light wear to dust jacket. Pages clean and well presented. A nice copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: Robert Silverberg
Publisher: J.B. Lippincott Company: Philadelphia
Year Printed: 1968
Sub-subject: Maritime