Charles Wilkes, a U.S. Exploring Expedition and the U.S.' search for its place in the world (1838-1842)

Abstract

The main focus of this essay is the first American round-the-world scientific voyage, the U. S Exploring Expedition, which took place between 1838 and 1841 and was lead by Lieutenant Charles Wilkes. Here, I discuss the purposes of this expedition in the context of the voyages of circumnavigation accomplished by the various European powers during the same period.

United States; U. S. Exploring Expedition; International Relations