What inspired the author to focus on the U.S. Exploring Expedition of 1838-1842?
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What inspired the author to focus on the U.S. Exploring Expedition of 1838-1842?
Did anyone else find the detailed nautical descriptions both fascinating and dense?
How did the author decide which explorers' stories to highlight?