31146 Marc-Joseph Marion Dufresne, South Sea Explorer, 1724-1772. Melbourne, Melbourne University Press 1994. First edition. Hardcover. Small quarto. A gift inscription (to a retired naval officer, from his wife) on the half-title, a touch of foxing on the top edge, o/w fine in like dustjacket. A fine biography of the French explorer, a contemporary of Capain Cook, who reached Tasmania before the English, and was a precursor to the great voyages of his countrymen, La Perouse, d'Entrecasteaux, Baudin and d'Urville. Illustrated with b/w and colour plates, and maps. $45.00AUD
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