LETTRES AMERICAINES.

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Two volumes. xxii,[2],520; [4],536pp., plus folding map. Contemporary three-quarter calf and boards, spines gilt with raised bands, leather labels. Some light wear to extremities. Contemporary bookplate on front pastedown. Minor scattered foxing, a few leaves lightly toned. Very good plus. First French edition. These letters from Carli to his cousin, the Marquis de Gravisi, argue that the spirit of America, created in liberty and toleration, would provide an example for Europeans to follow. He describes Native Americans, their manners and customs, and refutes claims of their inferiority. The letters take issue with the work of Corneille de Pauw, in particular, and are dedicated by the publisher to Benjamin Franklin. The translator of this edition adds notes and an extensive preface, basing his translation on the first edition. BELL C58. HOWES C149. PALAU 44247. SABIN 10912. N° de ref. del artículo WRCAM47236

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