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Despite the harsh conditions of 18th-century naval life, Lapérouse was known for his considerate and humane treatment of his sailors, which earned him respect and admiration. This reputation was noted as unusual for military figures of his time.
“So that's something that he took pride in later in his life, to take better care of the sanitary condition on his vessels, the vessels that he was commanding, because he didn't want to lose the men.”
“And yes, he developed this reputation as being very humane and very considerate of his sailors, and that aided this incredible aura that developed around him.”
“They could not get over the treatment that he gave to his sailors, that how humane he was, how considerate he was, and how he always tried to avoid injury no matter what.”