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. Cordier, Indosinica, col. 945; STCN (1 copy).