Voyage en Sicile et à Malthe, traduit de l'anglois de M. Brydone, F.R.S. par M. Demeunier.

2 vol., 8vo: xvi-419, [4]-400-[4] pp. (minor foxing).

Contemp. mottled calf, spines with raised bands and labels, sprinkled edges (corners, edges and turn-ins rubbed, heads with sm. defects).

First edition of the French translation by Demeunier (1751-1814) of the hugely successful book "A tour through Sicily and Malta. In a series of letters to William Beckford" by Brydone (1743-1818), which earned its author admission to the Royal Society. His observations of lava flows made him think that the Earth was much older than had been previously thought. Brydone had travelled with William Beckford and other companions. The quality of his vivid and accurate descriptions ensured the success of his work.
Ref. BnF. - Sudoc.