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KERGUELEN de TRÉMAREC (Yves- Joseph de)

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Relation of the battles and events of the 1778 naval war between France and England, mixed with reflections on the manoeuvres of the generals. Paris, Imprimerie de Patris, 1796. In-8, havana half calf, decorated smooth spine, red morocco titleplate, speckled edges (contemporary binding). First edition. An important work retracing the day-to-day (from 17 June 1778 to 20 June 1783) naval battles between France and England during the American War of Independence. Good copy.