1746 Pirates BRAZIL French NAVY Louis XIV Illustrated
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1746 Pirates BRAZIL French NAVY Louis XIV Illustrated Memoirs of Guay Trouin
René Du Guay-Trouin was a famous 17th-century French privateer known for his career in the French Navy. He was notable for his sea victories over the English and the Dutch which helped propel his ascension under King Louis XIV, as well as his expedition to capture Rio de Janeiro in 1711. His memoirs of these voyages were eventually published even though he never wished them to be available to the public.
This 1746 edition of Trouin’s ‘Memoirs’ was published in Amsterdam by Mortier and features impressive illustrations including a map of Rio de Janeiro and engravings of sea battles.
Item number: #4661
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GUAY-TROUIN, René Du
Memoires de Monsieur Du Guay-Trouin, Lieutenant General des armees navales
A Amsterdam : Chez Pierre Mortier, 1746.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages
[4], v-xxxix, [9], 312
4 plates
Language: French
Binding: Leather; secure
Spine pulling away at front, inner hinge
Size: ~6.5in X 4in (16.5cm x 10cm)
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René Du Guay-Trouin was a famous 17th-century French privateer known for his career in the French Navy. He was notable for his sea victories over the English and the Dutch which helped propel his ascension under King Louis XIV, as well as his expedition to capture Rio de Janeiro in 1711. His memoirs of these voyages were eventually published even though he never wished them to be available to the public.
This 1746 edition of Trouin’s ‘Memoirs’ was published in Amsterdam by Mortier and features impressive illustrations including a map of Rio de Janeiro and engravings of sea battles.
Item number: #4661
Price: $499
GUAY-TROUIN, René Du
Memoires de Monsieur Du Guay-Trouin, Lieutenant General des armees navales
A Amsterdam : Chez Pierre Mortier, 1746.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages
[4], v-xxxix, [9], 312
4 plates
Language: French
Binding: Leather; secure
Spine pulling away at front, inner hinge
Size: ~6.5in X 4in (16.5cm x 10cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
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1746 Pirates BRAZIL French NAVY Louis XIV Illustrated
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