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Mémoires Sur La Dernière Guerre De L'Amérique Septentrionale, Entre La France Et L'Angleterre
Pierre de Maupas Pouchot, 1781
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Mémoires Sur La Dernière Guerre De L'Amérique Septentrionale, Entre La France Et L'Angleterre
Pierre de Maupas Pouchot, 1781
POUCHOT, Pierre de Maupas (1712-1769). Mémoires Sur La Dernière Guerre De L'Amérique Septentrionale, Entre La France Et L'Angleterre. Yverdon: 1781.
First edition of the principal French account of the French and Indian War, uncut preserving deckle edges. Pouchot came to Canada in 1755 with the Bearn regiment, initially posted to Fort Frontenac. The superior quality of the entrenchments which he constructed led Governor Vaudreuil to entrust him with the rebuilding of the defenses of Fort Niagara, and he would later become the first officer in the French regular army to hold the post of commandant there. His Mémoires are a valuable record of the war, particularly of the sieges of Forts Niagara and Levis. Pouchot discusses the low morale of the French troops, the corruption in the colonial administration, and also provides lengthy and detailed accounts of the topography of Canada and the culture of Native people in the region. Howes P-516 (listing him as "Francois" Pouchot); Sabin 64707; Streeter sale 1033.
Three volumes, 12mo (177 x 103mm). Half titles. 3 folding engraved maps and plans (light toning to some leaves, a few small chips). Modern half calf and decorated paper boards, uncut and occasionally unopened.
Pierre de Maupas Pouchot, 1781
POUCHOT, Pierre de Maupas (1712-1769). Mémoires Sur La Dernière Guerre De L'Amérique Septentrionale, Entre La France Et L'Angleterre. Yverdon: 1781.
First edition of the principal French account of the French and Indian War, uncut preserving deckle edges. Pouchot came to Canada in 1755 with the Bearn regiment, initially posted to Fort Frontenac. The superior quality of the entrenchments which he constructed led Governor Vaudreuil to entrust him with the rebuilding of the defenses of Fort Niagara, and he would later become the first officer in the French regular army to hold the post of commandant there. His Mémoires are a valuable record of the war, particularly of the sieges of Forts Niagara and Levis. Pouchot discusses the low morale of the French troops, the corruption in the colonial administration, and also provides lengthy and detailed accounts of the topography of Canada and the culture of Native people in the region. Howes P-516 (listing him as "Francois" Pouchot); Sabin 64707; Streeter sale 1033.
Three volumes, 12mo (177 x 103mm). Half titles. 3 folding engraved maps and plans (light toning to some leaves, a few small chips). Modern half calf and decorated paper boards, uncut and occasionally unopened.
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Peter Klarnet
Senior Specialist, Americana