The North American Journals of Prince Maximilian of Wied: May 1832-April 1833volume 1

by John Wilson, Maximilian Alexander Philipp, Prince Alexander Philipp Maximilian of Wied

Made famous through the paintings of Swiss artist Karl Bodmer, the North American expedition of German naturalist Prince Maximilian of Wied in 1832-34 was the first scientific exploration of the Missouri River's upper reaches since the epic journey of Lewis and Clark almost thirty years earlier. Maximilian's journal has never been presented fully in English--until now. This collector's-quality, oversized volume, the first of a three-volume set, draws...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0806138882
• ISBN13: 9780806138886
• Release Date: May 2008
• Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
• Length: 544 Pages
• Weight: 4.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.3" x 8.6" x 14.7"