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The Complete Journal Of Townsend Harris: First American Consul General And Minister To Japan

The Complete Journal Of Townsend Harris: First American Consul General And Minister To Japan

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ISBN10: 1163169978
ISBN13: 9781163169971
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 668
Weight: 1.94
Height: 1.34 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Complete Journal of Townsend Harris is a comprehensive collection of the personal journal entries of Townsend Harris, the first American Consul General and Minister to Japan. This book offers readers an intimate look into Harris' life and experiences during his time in Japan from 1856 to 1862, a period of significant political and social change in the country. Harris' journal entries provide detailed accounts of his meetings with Japanese officials, his observations of Japanese culture and society, and his efforts to establish diplomatic relations between the United States and Japan. The book also includes a detailed introduction and notes by the editor, providing historical context and analysis of Harris' journal entries. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Japan-US relations, as well as those interested in the personal experiences of diplomats and foreign officials during the mid-19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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