Rene Primevere Lesson
René Primevère Lesson 1794-1849
Lesson was the naturalist and doctor on the corvette 'Coquille' during Duperrey's voyage which sailed around the world 1822-1825 (see separate listing for Duperrey under Fishes). As the official history was never completed, Lesson's remains the only published narrative account of the voyage. Published 1838-1839 it contains several fine copper engraved plates depicting Australian fauna.
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