1769 NAVY 1ed Naval Ship Maneuvers French Manoeuvrier Villehuet Illustrated

1769 NAVY 1^ed Naval Ship Maneuvers French Manoeuvrier Villehuet Illustrated

Jacques Borude de Villehuet was an 18^th-century French naval officer who is primarily remembered for his military treatise on the practice of ship maneuvers. “Le Manoeuvrier” contains direction on how to move ships in a certain direction with mathematical and gravitational references. Note the impressive, folding engravings throughout depicting ship movements, maneuvers, and lines of sight.

Item number: #23480

Price: $695

VILLEHUET, Jacues Bourde de

Le manœuvrier, ou essai sur la theorie et la pratique des mouvements du navire et des évolutions navales

A Paris: chez Desaint, 1769. First edition.

Details:

• Collation: Complete with all pages
  • xxxii, 405, [3]
  • 8 folding diagrams
• Provenance: Armorial bookplate – Thomas du Cheyron du Pavillon
  • The coat of arms is consistent with the Cheyron du Pavillon family, which includes notable members such as Jean-François du Cheyron du Pavillon (1730–1782), a French Navy officer who served in the War of American Independence. He commanded the 80-gun Triomphant at the Battle of the Saintes, and died of his wounds two days after the battle.
• Language: French
• Binding: Leather; tight and secure
• Size: ~8in X 5.25in (20cm x 13cm)

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