First edition of the first extensive biography of the notorious François Thurot. An account of some of his actions had appeared earlier in a.o Journal de la navigation d'une escadre Françoise, partie du port de Dunkerque aux ordres du capitaine Thurot, le 15 octobre 1759. Thurot was celebrated in France for his harrying of the English and feared around the British Isles for his daring skill and seamanship. Thurot was killed in action when his ships, having been driven in flight to the Isle of Man, were engaged by Captain Elliot and defeated.
Some water damage in the fore edge margins (most notably in the first and last few leaves), otherwise in good condition, with broad margins. Not in Gosse.