Travel
RAMEL, Jean Pierre.
Narrative of the deportation to Cayenne, of Barthelemy, Pichegru, Willot, Marbois, La Rue, Ramel ... in consequence of the revolution of the 18th Fructidor, (September 4, 1797.) containing a variety of important facts relative to that revolution, and to the voyage, residence and escape of Barthelemy, Pichegru ... From the French of General Ramel, commandant of the legislative body guard.
London, printed for J.Wright. 1799. First edition in English. 8vo (13.5 x 21cm) [2], 215, [1]pp., eighteenth century printed library label of "Upton Library" on front pastedown, listing terms of lending as "7 days", with "1d. forfeiture per day", contemporary calf-backed marbled boards, vellum tips, red morocco lettering piece, lightly rubbed, a very good copy.
The first English version of General Ramel's narrative describing deportations to the French prison colony in Cayenne, in Guiana, made after the French Revolution. Sabin 67630.
Price: £ 350
US Dollar Price: $ 700
Stock Number: 58295