Description: Extrait du Journal d'un Officier de la Marine de l'Escadre de M. de Compte D' Estaing Author: [Charles Henry Estaing] [American Revolution] [France] Title: Extrait du Journal d'un Officier de la Marine de l'Escadre de M. de Compte D' Estaing Publication: [Paris]: 1778 Edition: First Edition Description: Hardcover. Octavo. [1], 158 pages. Text is printed in French. Frontispiece engraving of D' Estaing. Contemporary green vellum covered boards. Small leather title label on the spine. Light chip head of spine. Boards are bowed. Front joint is cracked and the rear joint is partly cracked. Page 38 numbered 37. Author is unknown. The writer most likely served as an officer in Estaing's squadron and is highly critical of his commander's conduct. This work describes the operations of the French fleet during the American Revolution 1778-1779. Narrative includes various encounters with the British fleet and the attack on Savannah, Georgia. An important American Revolution naval narrative. Howes E-198; De Renne I:224; Streeter II: 803; Clark I 234. Fair. Seller ID: 25543 Subject: American Revolution, Georgia, Military & War David A. Hamilton Americana Books Tucker, Georgia Americana Books has been in business since 1993. We are active members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA), Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the Georgia Antiquarian Booksellers Association (GABA). We sell books in all fields but specialize in the subject of "Americana." We offer an assortment of books, ephemera and material relating to the exploration and expansion of America, Native Americans, pioneer narratives, personal memoirs and reminiscences, political movements, law, genealogy and local histories, innovations, conflicts, scandals, oppression, inspiration and many other related topics. We hope our customers will share our enthusiasm and passion for history and will enjoy doing business with Americana Books. Dave Hamilton, Americana Books ABAA Guarantee All books are guaranteed as described. We accept returns if mailed back with 30 days and in same condition as sold. Return postage is buyer's responsibility. Shipping All books will be shipped in the U.S. by USPS Priority Mail and Media Mail. UPS quotes for shipping are also available upon request. We are happy to combine shipping on multiple purchases and provide the best possible shipping cost to the customer. Feedback We leave feedback after receiving buyer's feedback. If you are unhappy with your order for any reason, please contact us before leaving feedback, and we will resolve the problem!This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 1064 USD
Location: Stone Mountain, Georgia
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Author: Charles Henry Estaing] [American Revolution] [France
Publisher: Unknown
Year Printed: 1778
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
