Baudin Eugène (7 results)

Lyon, 1982. 267 pp.Col.&b/w ills. Soft cover.

Couverture souple. Condition: Bon état. In-8 broché 22 cm sur 21. 210 pages. Bon état d'occasion. Eugène Baudin descend d'une longue lignée d'artistes, d'hommes de lettres et d'hommes politiques. in-8°.

In-8, 24 cm, 267pp., illustr., Bibliogr. p. 235-245. Index, dernieres pages ondulees, etat moyen, Ats9,

Couverture souple. Condition: Bon état. Livre In-4°, 172 pages, 42 reproductions photographiques et 5 cartes hors-texte. Celui-ci N°16 un des 141 Exemplaires sur papier velin pur fil lafuma, spécialement imprimé pour Mr François OTTINO - Tirage total à 641 exemplaires. Broché. Quelques rousseurs sur la couverture.

Couverture souple. Condition: Bon état. In-4. Broché, couverture imprimée, 172 pp., 42 reproductions photographiques et 5 cartes hors texte, notes en bas de page. Premier plat de couverture effrangé. Tirage limité, un des 500 exemplaires sur papier velin filigrane, enrichi d'un envoi de l'auteur.

4to., (11 x 7 inches). Half-title. 18 engraved plates on India paper and mounted on heavier stock (some marginal staining), numerous wood-engravings in the text. Near contemporary calf backed marbled paper boards (extremities rubbed). THE PASTRY WAR First edition. The views include images of the West Indies and Mexico. In 1838 Baudin's fleet was sent to blockade Veracruz, which it did with great success: "by engaging the military and depriving Mexico of import duties, its principal source of revenue, France impeded Mexico's attempts to reconquer its rebellious northeastern province, Texas, and avenge the Mexican defeat at the battle of San Jacinto. When negotiations failed to satisfy France's complaints, Baudin's squadron leveled the supposedly impregnable citadel of San Juan de Ullóa on November 27, 1838, earning Baudin international fame as the "hero of San Juan de Ullóa." During the bombardment of the citadel, Baudin's forces further disabled the Mexican army by capturing Gen. Mariano Arista (a future president) and wounding Gen. Antonio López de Santa Anna, whose leg had to be amputated. The Duke of Wellington proclaimed this victory to be the only known instance in history of a regularly fortified citadel's being taken solely by naval force. Accounts vary regarding the ultimate success of the mission, however, because Mexico expelled the French soon after Baudin's departure for Texas, where he became an honorary Galvestonian in May 1839. Louis Eugène Maissin, his aide-de-camp and later chief of staff, published a book in Paris at the end of 1839 describing their military experiences with Mexico and their friendly visit to Texas. His report on the commercial and military potential of the Republic of Texas and the brave and industrious Texans contributed to France's decision to recognize the republic. The role of Baudin in Texas history has been compared to that of the Marquis de Lafayette in the American Revolution, because Baudin and Lafayette personified France's aid to the young republics during their struggles for independence. After a distinguished career Baudin was promoted to admiral by Napoleon III only days before his death, on June 7, 1854" (The Handbook of Texas online). Palau 30412; Sabin 5832; Streeter 1343.

In-8 carré ( 240 X 195 mm ) de 172 pages, reliures malgache demi-cuir rouge, plats imitant le raphia, dos à nerfs titré, couverture conservée. Edition originale tirée à 500 exemplaires, illustrée en hors-texte de 1 beau bois gravé + 42 reproductions photographiques en noir et 5 cartes en noir. Très bel exemplaire. Madagascar ethnologie voyages explorations geographie histoire folklore.