Georges charles cloue (3 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. 8vo (24 × 15.5 cm). [6], 76. [2] pp, 8 large folding lithographed charts, numerous engraved coastal profiles printed within the text. Later combined red and orange cloth, marbled endpapers (stained at head throughout). Inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper: "À Monsieur le Baron Du Bourdieu, Vice-Amiral, Sénateur &c., hommage respectueux de l'auteur, G. Cloué." A contemporary bibliographical note identifies the recipient as Louis-Thomas-Rose-Napoléon, Baron Dubourdieu (1804-1857), French naval officer and senator (with reference to Vapereau's Dictionnaire des contemporains). A scarce hydrographic pilot and sailing guide to the Sea of Azov, issued by the French Navy's Dépôt Général des Cartes et Plans de la Marine in the immediate aftermath of the Crimean War, during which French naval forces operated extensively in these waters. Prepared by the naval hydrographer Georges Charles Cloué, the work constitutes a detailed practical survey of the entire Sea of Azov and its approaches, based upon contemporary French naval observations. The text opens with an extensive description of the Strait of Kerch, the sole maritime gateway between the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov, including its channels, anchorages, tides, coastal landmarks, and navigational hazards. Four principal sections then examine the coastlines of the sea in systematic order: the eastern shore from Kerch to the Gulf of the Don; the Gulf of the Don itself, including Mariupol, Taganrog, and the mouths of the Don River; the southern Tauride coast from the Don Gulf to the Strait of Yéni-Tchesk, covering Berdiansk and the great spits and shoals of the northern Crimean littoral; and the western coast from Yéni-Kalé to the Arabat Spit, including Kazantip Bay, Arabat Fortress, and the Sivash lagoon system. The concluding section provides valuable general observations on prevailing winds, currents, seasonal ice, water-level fluctuations, fisheries, meteorological conditions, and the conversion of Russian and English measures into French equivalents. Particularly noteworthy are the detailed sailing directions for the principal commercial ports of the region, including Mariupol, Taganrog, Berdiansk, Kerch, Yéni-Kalé, Gheisk, and Temrouk, together with descriptions of anchorages, shoals, banks, river mouths, lighthouses, and coastal landmarks. The eight large folding charts and numerous coastal profile views substantially enhance the practical utility of the work, making it one of the most comprehensive French hydrographic accounts of the Sea of Azov published during the nineteenth century. The author, Georges Charles Cloué (1817-1889), was among the most distinguished French naval hydrographers of the nineteenth century. He later rose to the rank of Vice-Admiral and served as Minister of Marine from 1880 to 1881. The present copy, inscribed to a prominent French naval officer and politician during the Second French Empire Louis Thomas Napoléon du Bourdieu, constitutes an important naval association copy. Dubourdieu died the year following publication, enhancing the historical interest of this presentation exemplar. Inscribed by Author(s).…

Soft cover. Zustand: Good. French text, 67 pp., table and figures in text, 1 large folding map: 'Marche du Cyclone', printed grey soft covers as published, lightly faded and rubbed round edges, otherwise copy clean inside and in good condition. Georges Charles Cloué (1817-1889) was a French naval officer, colonial administrator and politician. He rose to the rank of vice admiral and took part in the French intervention in Mexico. He then became governor of Martinique from 30 August 1871 to 1874. He was Minister for the Navy and the Colonies from 23 September 1880 to 13 November 1881 in Jules Ferry's first ministry. #36059.…

Edition : Signed by the author, a presentation piece, Contemporary crimson half morocco, matching marbled boards with gilt rules. Spine in six compartments of raised bands. Gilt rules and decorations on 1,3,4,5, and 6. Gilt text on 2. Pasted and free marbled endpapers. , Text is in French. Atlas volume only. This is a series of highly detailed maps of Newfoundland by French Rear Admiral Georges-Charles Cloue? during the mid 19th century. The maps serve as ?pilot guides?; maps to help sailors navigate the waters around the island. Cloue? (1817-1889) was not only a Naval Officer but also a colonial administrator and politician over the course of his life. As Rear Admiral he participated during the French intervention in Mexico and then, in 1871, he became the Governor of Martinique. , Size : Large Folio (680x520mm)., Illustrated with 41 maps (12 double page and 29 single page). The quarto text volume not available here., This book was a gift from Cloue? to the Manitoban Minister of Agriculture, and former Premier of Manitoba, Marc-Amable Girard and is signed in his own pen with the note ?Offert a Mousieur Girard, Ministre de l?Agriculture et du Commerce, De?pute?, pour m, References : O?Dea, 747 A fine example of this signed, scarce work. Maps are crisp and clear.…