Rare love letters shed light on Louis XVI-era maritime mystery

A cache of letters from a French scientist who died on the ill-fated La Pérouse mission reportedly offers a personal account of the 1785 voyage. The Guardian covered the find.

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1. 29 Oct, 11:00 UTCThe Guardian covers letters find

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• Rare love letters to French aristocrat shed light on Louis XVI maritime mysteryThe Guardian