ISBN: 9781330545805 - notes of the late expedition against the russian settlements in eastern siberia: and of a visit to japan and to the shores of tartary, and of the sea of okhostk (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book follows the author, a British military officer, as he travels across Japan in the 1860s. Sailing with the British and French squadrons during the brief Anglo-French expedition to Japan, the author arrives in Nagasaki and Hakodate, where he encounters towering mountains, bustling towns, and exotic temples. The authorâs keen observations provide a vivid picture of Japan as it emerges from centuries of self-imposed isolation. He notes the country's unique blend of modernity and tradition, as well as its people's strength, resilience, and curiosity. This book offers a rare glimpse into Japan during a pivotal moment in its history, as it struggled to maintain its independence and adapt to the forces of the modern world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…