The Japan expedition. Japan and around the world by J. W. Spalding
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"The Japan Expedition: Japan and Around the World" by J. W. Spalding is a travelogue documenting the author's experiences during a naval expedition in the mid-19th century. This account offers a detailed narrative of three visits to Japan while also providing sketches of several other locations the ship encounters during its voyage, including Madeira, St. Helena, Cape of Good Hope, Mauritius, and Ceylon. The author aims to present his observations and experiences
rather than a comprehensive history of Japan, filling the text with descriptive elements that capture the sights and cultures he encounters. The opening of the expedition sets the stage for a journey marked by both ambition and curiosity. Spalding describes the initial departure from the United States aboard the steam-frigate Mississippi, under the command of Commodore Perry. Through the lens of his role as the commander's clerk, he reflects on the motivations behind the expedition—opening trade relations and ensuring the safety of American whalers. This introduction teases the vivid experiences to come, such as the serene beauty of Madeira, the challenges faced at sea, and the unique encounters with diverse cultures, all framed within the context of a changing world on the brink of modernity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Spalding, J. W. (J. Willett), 1827- |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 04020608 |
| Title |
The Japan expedition. Japan and around the world An account of three visits to the Japanese empire, with sketches of Madeira, St. Helena, cape of Good Hope, Mauritius, Ceylon, Singapore, China, and Loo-Choo |
| Credits |
Produced by MFR, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | Voyages and travels |
| Subject | Japan -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 60403 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-60403-9 |
| Release Date | Oct 1, 2019 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 545 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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