Report of the United States Expedition to Explore the Dead Sea and the River Jordan

This 1849 report, submitted to the Secretary of the Navy, details the findings of a scientific expedition led by Lieutenant William F. Lynch to the Dead Sea and the Jordan River. The expedition, one of the earliest U.S. government explorations of the Holy Land, determined the Dead Sea's location below sea level. The report includes an accompanying map and is presented in document form. The report's condition is good, with some edge wear, age toning, and uncut pages. The map is in fine condition with fold creases.

Associated People/Businesses

• Mason, John Y. (John Young), 1799-1859
• Lynch, William Francis, 1801-1865

Geography

• Washington, D.C.

Subjects

• Jordan River
• Scientific expeditions
• History
• 19th century

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 14, Folder 14