Jean Boudriot,

Jean Boudriot's ship books are absolute gems, and particularly prized when available in English. This oversized volume, translated as usual by David Roberts, covers the entire development of the French frigate from 1650 to 1850. Along with a concluding chapter arranged topically, various frigate types are discussed chronologically, ranging from the early 8-pounders through the 12-pounders of the American Revolutionary War period, to the famous 18-pounders of the Napoleonic era and the 24- and 30- pounders of the Restoration. …

Du constructeur Blaise Olivier. Collection Archéologie Navale Française.