Au Tonkin 1884 - 1885. Notes, Souvenirs et Impressions
first edition orig. publisher's green printed wrappers.
1904 · Paris
by Challan de Belval, [ A ] Dr. - VIETNAM
Paris: Plon-Nourrit et Cie., 1904. First Edition.. orig. publisher's green printed wrappers.. A very good copy; some spotting to the wrappers.. 8vo.
The author spent two years in the field with French troops. The book provides an eyewitness narrative to important events, e.g. the taking of Hung-Hoa, and insights into French war with China in 1884. The author also visited and resided in Cambodia and the Malaccas. The text, printed here as unabridged, is accompanied by an appendix of documents. (Inventory #: 12067)
The author spent two years in the field with French troops. The book provides an eyewitness narrative to important events, e.g. the taking of Hung-Hoa, and insights into French war with China in 1884. The author also visited and resided in Cambodia and the Malaccas. The text, printed here as unabridged, is accompanied by an appendix of documents. (Inventory #: 12067)