The Colombiade. By Madame Du Boccage. 1758.
The Columbad, or Faith in the New World, this poem recounts Christopher Columbus's sea voyage, his arrival in America, and his encounter with the Native Americans. This work provoked strong reactions; Voltaire, the Mercure de France, and the Journal de Trévoux praised it. Anne Marie du Boccage enjoyed a successful literary career. Paris. Frankfurt, at Bassompière et fils in Liège and Van den Berghen in Brussels. Bound in full morocco leather with gilt fleurons at the four corners. Spine with raised bands. Octavo.
290 €
Period: 18th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Good condition
Reference (ID): 1654020
Availability: In stock
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