Chart of the Viti Group or Feejee Islands by the U.S.Ex.Ex. Charles Wilkes Esq, Commander

A superb and rare map of the Fijian Islands from the first American voyage around the world 1838-42 under the command of Lieutenant Charles Wilkes. Wilkes explored the islands from 6th May to 10th August 1840. The expedition had numerous accomplishments, including mapping almost three hundred islands, a thorough exploration of the American Northwest coast, and establishing Antarctica as a continent.