First French edition of an authoritative work on Islam, translated from the second, corrected English edition.
It was first published in 1817, followed by a 2nd edition in 1818. "At the time of its publication it was proclaimed to be the only complete authority on 'Muhammadanism' in any language" (Goodwin). The work elaborates on every aspect of Islam, starting with the life of Mohammed. It further includes detailed descriptions of the battles fought by Muslim armies, and chapters on Islamic law, literature and customs. The frontispiece was most likely taken from Vialla de Sommières Voyage historique et politique au Montenegro (1820).
Some spotting, otherwise in very good condition. WorldCat (3 copies); cf. BMC XVII, p. 733 (1826 ed.); Hage Chahine 3219; not in Atabey; Blackmer; for the author: Goodwin, "Mills, Charles (1788-1826)", in: ODNB (online ed.).