Statistics for occurrence #1 of “de France” in chapter 18 of Raphael Semmes, Memoirs of Service Afloat During the War Between the States:
...h the coast, ran along down it, near enough to enjoy its beautiful scenery, with its waving palms, fields of sugar-cane, and picturesque country houses, until we reached the quiet little town of Fort de France , where we anchored.
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