POULLIN DE LUMINA, Etienne Joseph. Histoire de la Guerre contre les Anglois, Geneva: [no publisher], 1759, (?) volume I only (of 2), 8°, FIRST EDITION, half title, contemporary calf-backed boards, spine gilt. [Howes p. 517; Sabin 64720: "Contains a description of Canada, an account of the evacuation of the Ohio territory by 'Washington', and a history of the French war in America."]

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POULLIN DE LUMINA, Etienne Joseph. Histoire de la Guerre contre les Anglois, Geneva: [no publisher], 1759, (?) volume I only (of 2), 8°, FIRST EDITION, half title, contemporary calf-backed boards, spine gilt. [Howes p. 517; Sabin 64720: "Contains a description of Canada, an account of the evacuation of the Ohio territory by 'Washington', and a history of the French war in America."]

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Although Sabin calls for a second volume of 1760, the present copy appears to be complete in itself. The passage concerning Washington, which accuses him of assassinating de Jumonville, commences on page 13.

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