This book, titled ""Titian Ramsay Peale, 1799-1885, And His Journals Of The Wilkes Expedition: Memoirs Of The American Philosophical Society, V52"" is a biographical account of the life and work of Titian Ramsay Peale, an American artist, naturalist, and explorer who lived from 1799 to 1885. The book focuses on Peale's participation in the Wilkes Expedition, which was a United States Naval expedition that explored the Pacific Ocean and surrounding areas from 1838 to 1842.The author of the book, Jessie Poesch, provides a ...
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This book, titled ""Titian Ramsay Peale, 1799-1885, And His Journals Of The Wilkes Expedition: Memoirs Of The American Philosophical Society, V52"" is a biographical account of the life and work of Titian Ramsay Peale, an American artist, naturalist, and explorer who lived from 1799 to 1885. The book focuses on Peale's participation in the Wilkes Expedition, which was a United States Naval expedition that explored the Pacific Ocean and surrounding areas from 1838 to 1842.The author of the book, Jessie Poesch, provides a detailed analysis of Peale's journals from the Wilkes Expedition, which offer a unique perspective on the scientific and cultural discoveries made during the voyage. Poesch also delves into Peale's personal life, including his family background, artistic career, and contributions to the field of natural history.Throughout the book, Poesch highlights Peale's important role in the Wilkes Expedition, particularly in his work as the expedition's naturalist and artist. She also examines the ways in which Peale's observations and illustrations influenced the scientific community and helped to shape American ideas about the natural world.Overall, ""Titian Ramsay Peale, 1799-1885, And His Journals Of The Wilkes Expedition: Memoirs Of The American Philosophical Society, V52"" provides a comprehensive and engaging account of the life and work of a significant figure in American history, as well as a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th-century exploration and scientific discovery.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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