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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Experience the drama and intrigue of life at sea in the 18th century with these memoirs from the esteemed French naval officer Louis-Charles-Auguste Fouquet Forbin. From battles to romance to political maneuvering, Forbin's memoirs offer a unique and compelling look at life in the Age of Sail.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

2 volumes. Third edition of the memoirs of the French naval commander Claude de Forbin (1656-1733), starting in 1675 and ending in 1710. It includes notes on his diplomatic mission to Siam from 1685 to 1688, where he became the governor of Bangkok and a general in the Siamese army. He later fought in several sea battles against the British navy.Good copy, with spots and minor waterdamage throughout and a few small tears in the lower margin. Some damage to the binding, but still good.l Cordier, Indosinica, col. 945; STCN (1 copy). Contemporary mottled, tanned sheepskin, gold-tooled spines. With engraved author's portrait as frontispiece. Pages: [4], 383, [1 blank]; [4], 344 pp.…