Discoveries of the François in 1768 and 1769, in the
South East of New Guinea. Paris, Imprimerie Royale, 1790.
In-4 de XVI, IV, 309 pp., 12 pl., contemporary granite calf binding, decorated spine, speckled edges.
First edition.
Twelve maps and folding plates.
Captain, appointed Minister of the Navy in 1790, Claret de Fleurieu was in charge of the preparation of the voyages of La Pérouse and Entrecastaux. During his long career in the service of the navy he acquired a solid reputation as a strategist, historian and cartographer.
In this remarkable and somewhat controversial work, he highlights the dominant role of French navigators, notably Bougainville and Surville, in the South Seas, tracing the history of the explorations of the Solomon Islands, New Hebrides, New Ireland, New Caledonia and
Santa Cruz Islands.
The maps in the volume were drawn up according to his theories, theories which were confirmed by d'Entrecastaux's unfortunate voyage in search of La Pérouse.
Beautiful copy, in perfect condition.
The plates are printed on bluish paper.
Skilful restorations to the upper headdress and the corners.
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