Description: Explorers of the Maritime Pacific Northwest by James V. Walker, William L. Lang PH.D. Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description Covering the adventures of coastal and ocean explorers who made key discoveries and landmark observations from northern California up the coastline to Alaska during the mid-1700s to the early 1800s, this anthology of primary source journal entries, book excerpts, maps, and drawings enables readers to "discover" the Northwest Coast for themselves. Publisher Description Covering the adventures of coastal and ocean explorers who made key discoveries and landmark observations from northern California up the coastline to Alaska during the mid-1700s to the early 1800s, this anthology of primary source journal entries, book excerpts, maps, and drawings enables readers to "discover" the Northwest Coast for themselves.More than 200 years ago, explorers traveled from Central America, Russia, and even Europe to explore the coastline of the American Pacific Northwest, with goals of developing new trade routes, claiming territory for their home countries, expanding their fur trade, or exploring in the name of scientific discovery. This book will take readers to the decks of the great ships and along for the adventures of legendary explorers, such as James Cook, Alejandro Malaspina, and George Vancouver.This book collects primary source materials such as journal entries, book excerpts, maps, and drawings that document how explorers first experienced the unknown Pacific Northwest coast, as seen through the eyes of non-native people. Readers will learn how explorers such as Vitus Bering and Robert Gray used the full extent of their powers of observation to record the landscape, animals, and plants they witnessed as well as their interactions with indigenous peoples during their search for the mythic Northwest Passage. The book also explains how the maritime explorers of this period mapped the remote regions of the Northwest Coast, working without the benefit of modern technology and relying instead on their knowledge of a range of sciences, mathematics, and seamanship—in addition to their ability to endure harsh and dangerous conditions—to produce exceptionally detailed maps. Author Biography William L. Lang is professor emeritus of history at Portland State University and founding editor of The Oregon Encyclopedia.James V. Walker is a retired physician and map collector living in Eugene, OR, with research interests focusing on the Pacific Northwest and early 19th-century Trans-Mississippi West material. Details ISBN 1610699254 ISBN-13 9781610699259 Title Explorers of the Maritime Pacific Northwest Author James V. Walker, William L. Lang PH.D. Format Hardcover Year 2016 Pages 336 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc GE_Item_ID:98083482; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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ISBN-13: 9781610699259
Book Title: Explorers of the Maritime Pacific Northwest
Educational Level: High School, Elementary School
Number of Pages: 336 Pages
Publication Name: Explorers of the Maritime Pacific Northwest : Mapping the World Through Primary Documents
Language: English
Publisher: ABC-Clio
Subject: Cartography, United States / State & Local / Pacific Northwest (Or, Wa), Americas (North, Central, South, West Indies), United States / West / Pacific (Ak, CA, Hi, Or, Wa), North America
Item Height: 0.8 in
Publication Year: 2016
Type: Study Guide
Item Weight: 44.1 Oz
Item Length: 11 in
Author: James V. Walker
Subject Area: Travel, Technology & Engineering, History
Series: Mapping the World Through Primary Documents Ser.
Item Width: 8.5 in
Format: Hardcover
