Voyage round the World, Performed in the Years 1785, 1786, 1787, and 1788, by the Boussole and Astrolabe

Embark on an extraordinary journey with "Voyage round the World, Performed in the Years 1785, 1786, 1787, and 1788, by the Boussole and Astrolabe" by Jean-François de Gala La Pérouse. This remarkable account, originally published in English in 1799, is based on the documents La Pérouse sent back from Australia prior to his mysterious disappearance in 1788. Spanning 576 pages and published by Cambridge University Press in 2011, this paperback edition invites readers to explore the rich tapestry of discoveries made during his historic expedition. La Pérouse, one of the most notable French explorers of his time, documented essential findings in geography and enhanced our understanding of the Pacific region. Join this captivating voyage and uncover the treasures of exploration through the eyes of a pioneering adventurer.