Account of a voyage on the U.S.S. Constitution leaving New York May 30, 1844, and arriving at Manila Bay Sept. 12, 1845 : : journal, 1844-1845.

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Account of a voyage on the U.S.S. Constitution leaving New York May 30, 1844, and arriving at Manila Bay Sept. 12, 1845 : : journal, 1844-1845.

Diary kept by Midshipman Washington P. Buckner while serving on the U.S.S. Constitution during its 1844-1847 around-the-world voyage under the command of Capt. John Percival.

1 v. (196 p.) ; 19 cm.

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