The Wilkes Expedition: Puget Sound and the Oregon Country, edited by Frances B. Barkan and published in 1987 by the Washington State Capital Museum, provides a focused historical account of the 1841 American maritime survey of the Pacific Northwest. The book explores the regional activities of the United States Exploring Expedition, commanded by Lieutenant Charles Wilkes, detailing their extensive mapping of Puget Sound and the expedition's broader role in strengthening American territorial claims. Ultimately, it serves as a valuable resource for understanding how this landmark naval mission shaped the early geographical and political landscape of the Oregon Country.

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