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Japan and the Japanese V1: Comprising the Narrative of a Captivity in Japan (1853)

Japan and the Japanese V1: Comprising the Narrative of a Captivity in Japan (1853)

Golovnin, Vasilii Mikhailovich

Hardcover

Fiction AnthologiesGeneral PoetryJapanese History

ISBN10: 1166245810
ISBN13: 9781166245818
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 348
Weight: 1.50
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Japan and the Japanese V1: Comprising the Narrative of a Captivity in Japan (1853) is a book written by Vasili Mikhailovich Golovnin, a Russian naval officer who was captured by the Japanese in 1811. The book is a detailed account of his captivity and the customs, traditions, and way of life of the Japanese people during that time. Golovnin's narrative provides a unique insight into the Japanese culture and society of the early 19th century. He describes his experiences as a prisoner, his interactions with his captors, and his observations of their daily lives, customs, and beliefs. The book also includes illustrations and maps that help to further illustrate the author's experiences.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Japanese life. Topics covered include the Japanese language, religion, food, clothing, and architecture. The author also provides a detailed account of his attempts to escape from captivity and his eventual release.Overall, Japan and the Japanese V1: Comprising the Narrative of a Captivity in Japan (1853) is a fascinating and informative account of early 19th-century Japan. It provides a valuable historical perspective on the country and its people, and is a must-read for anyone interested in Japanese history and culture.And An Account Of British Commercial Intercourse With That Country. In Two Volumes.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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