(CA. - San Diego) Plan Du Port De St. Diego En Californie Situe par..., La Perouse, 1797
La Perouse was commissioned by Louis XVI of France to sail around the world on an exploratory mission. Some have said that after the success of Capt. Cooks voyages that unveiled the lands and cultures of many peoples, that there was pressure for the French to show themselves as capable. Here is LeParouse's chart for the beautiful area of San Diego. Notes numerous placenames as well as native villages and the "Presidio de St Diego". Condition is good with contemporary hand color, trimmed lower margin. Image size is approximately 11.75 x 13.25 (inches).
