Journal of a cruise to the Pacific Ocean, 1842-1844, in the frigate United States

with notes on Herman Melville

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Journal of a cruise to the Pacific Ocean, 1842-1844, in the frigate United States

with notes on Herman Melville

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English
Pages
143

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Table of Contents

Introduction: Herman Melville. Monterey and naval history. The manuscripts.
Abstract of a cruise in the United States frigate United States, in the Pacific Ocean, 1842-1844.
Appendices: A. Log of the United States (from the "Abstract") B. Monterey (from the Pacific squadron letters [of Commander Thomas ap Catesby Jones]) C. Scenes from naval life (from Meyers's Journal)
Notes.
Index.

Edition Notes

"The authorship of this journal is not indicated in the manuscript by name, initials, or other clue ... it is probable that he was not an officer of the ship."--Introd.

"Most of the manuscripts used in the preparation of this volume may be found in the Naval Records and Library, Navy Department, Washington, D.C."--Pref.

Published in
Durham, N.C
Series
Duke University publications, Duke University publications
Other Titles
Abstract of a cruise in the United States frigate United States.

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
910.4
Library of Congress
G549 .J6, G549 .J6

The Physical Object

Pagination
vi p., 3 l., [3]-143 p.
Number of pages
143

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL14137292M
Internet Archive
journalofcruiset01unse
LCCN
37038299
OCLC/WorldCat
2477448

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