(DISTORTED VOICE (Saint-John de)). Letters from an American - Lot 644

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(DISTORTED VOICE (Saint-John de)). Letters from an American - Lot 644
(DISTORTED VOICE (Saint-John de)). Letters from an American farmer, written to W. S. Squire, from 1770 to 1781. Paris, Cuchet, 1784. 2 volumes in-8, marbled basane, smooth decorated spine, fawn title and tomaison coins, red slices. (Binding of the time). Chadenat, n°6417. - Sabin, n°17494. First edition of the French translation of this CLASSIC OF AMERICANIST LITERATURE. It is dedicated to the Marquis de Lafayette, major general in the American troops. The author, a settler of Normandy origin, picturesquely describes life in the United States during the War of Independence, giving details on the customs of the inhabitants, describes Canada, Acadia, etc., talks about whaling, denounces slavery and the barbarity of the planters, etc. Second edition copy, without the errata. Small rubbing at the binding.
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