Publisher's Synopsis
The Life of Laperouse by Ernest Scott is a comprehensive biography of Jean-Francois de Galaup, comte de Laperouse, a French explorer who embarked on a voyage of discovery in 1785. The book chronicles Laperouse's life, from his early years in France to his naval career and eventual appointment as commander of the Boussole and the Astrolabe, the two ships that he led on his fateful journey. Scott provides a detailed account of Laperouse's voyage, which took him to the Pacific and the Americas, and the challenges he faced along the way, including storms, disease, and encounters with indigenous peoples. The book also delves into Laperouse's personal life, including his marriage and his relationships with his crew and fellow explorers. Throughout the book, Scott draws on a range of primary sources, including Laperouse's own journals, to provide a vivid and engaging portrait of this pioneering explorer. The Life of Laperouse is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of exploration and the lives of remarkable individuals who pushed the boundaries of human knowledge and discovery.That direction is especially important, because if Laperouse had not perished, but had lived to carry out his programme, it is evident that he would have forestalled the later discoveries of Bass and Flinders in southern Australia. What a vast difference to the later course of history that might have made!This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
