The private journal of William Reynolds
Subtitle: United States Exploring Expedition, 1838-1842
By: edited with an introduction and notes by Nathaniel Philbrick and Thomas Philbrick.
Contributors: Philbrick, Nathaniel.; Philbrick, Thomas.; United States Exploring Expedition (1838-1842)
Publisher: Penguin Books; Penguin Classics
Published: 2004
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 334
Subjects: Reynolds, William, 1815-1879 -- Diaries; Wilkes, Charles, 1798-1877; Voyages around the world -- History -- 19th century; Scientific expeditions -- History -- 19th century; Ethnological expeditions -- History -- 19th century; Explorers -- United States -- Diaries; Sailors -- United States -- Diaries; Seafaring life
Genres: Diaries.
Description: "The Private Journal of William Reynolds brings to life the boisterous world traversed by the six vessels than comprised America's first oceangoing voyage of discovery - the U.S. Exploring Expedition of 1838-1842. Midshipman William Reynolds describes the harrowing 87,000 mile, four-year circuit of the globe, and relates the story of how the abusive commander of the "Ex. Ex.," Lieutenant Charles Wilkes, gradually lost the support of his crew. With a seaman's understanding and an artist's appreciation for the wild beauty that surrounds him, Reynolds combines meticulous observations with a young man's sense of wonder and, on occasion, terror as he is tossed about by the tremendous seas."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [317]-331).