02607cam a22003253u 4500 60403 UtSlPG 20260610134407.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 04020608 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DS Spalding, J. W. (J. Willett), 1827- 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 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-10-01 Produced by MFR, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "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.) Original publication data not identified Voyages and travels Japan -- Description and travel https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60403 101229 101229