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Narrative of the Expedition to the China Seas and Japan. 1852-1854.

Narrative of the Expedition to the China Seas and Japan. 1852-1854.

Narrative of the Expedition to the China Seas and Japan. 1852-1854.

Narrative of the Expedition to the China Seas and Japan. 1852-1854.

by PERRY, Commodore Matthew C.:

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9780486411330
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Mineola: Dover Publications, 2000.. Unabridged reproduction of the work originally published in Washington in 1856. "Naval officer Matthew Perry set sail for Japan in 1852 with a small escort of ships and a huge commission - persuading the Japanese government to emerge from isolation and enter economic and diplomatic relations with the United States....Exciting highlights include Perry's flagship dropping anchor in Tokyo Bay to a markedly chilly reception, tense diplomatic standoffs, and sumptuous parties hosted by representatives of both governments....Enhanced with over 200 rare illustrations, this remarkable historical document also offers a mangnificent travelogue, brimming with revealing anecdotes and picturesque details about Singapore, Mauritius, Macao, the Bonin Islands and other exotic locales." 27.5cms x 20.5cms. Pp.xviii/537, occasional reproductions of lithographs throughout. Paperback, colour illustrations to inside covers. VG.

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Chilton Books GB (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #
40379
Title
Narrative of the Expedition to the China Seas and Japan. 1852-1854.
Author
PERRY, Commodore Matthew C.:
Book Condition
Used
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10
0486411338
ISBN 13
9780486411330
Publisher
Mineola: Dover Publications, 2000.
Place of Publication
Mineola, New York, U.s.a.
This edition first published
May 15, 2000
Keywords
perry narrative expedition china seas japan 19th century singapore mauritius macao bonin islands tokyo japanese politics ceylon lew chew exploration trade yedo simoda hakodadi matsmai formosa 41404 0486411338

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