TY  - BOOK
AU  - Cocks,Richard
AU  - Thompson,Edward Maunde,Sir
TI  - Diary of Richard Cocks, Volume 1: Cape-Merchant in the English Factory in Japan, 1615-1622, with Correspondence
AV  - G 
PY  - 2014///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - East India Company -- Early works to 1800
KW  - Cocks, Richard, -1624 -- Diaries
KW  - Adams, William, 1564-1620
KW  - British -- Japan -- History -- 17th century
KW  - Great Britain -- Commerce -- Japan -- Early works to 1800
KW  - Japan -- Commerce -- Great Britain -- Early works to 1800
N1  - Release date is 2014-09-07; Produced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper and the Online
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N2  - "Diary of Richard Cocks, Volume 1" by Richard Cocks is a historical account written in the early 17th century. The book offers an insightful diary chronicling the experiences of Richard Cocks, who served as a cape-merchant in the English factory established in Japan from 1615 to 1622. It illustrates the trials and tribulations of the English traders during their significant yet ultimately unsuccessful venture into Japanese trade, exploring themes of cross-cultural interaction, rivalry with Dutch traders, and the socio-political dynamics of Japan during this historical period.  At the start of the narrative, the author introduces the context of the English trading settlement in Japan, discussing its location in Firando and the challenges it faces amidst competition from the Dutch. The initial entries detail daily activities, trading endeavors, and interactions with local Japanese officials, reflecting an earnest attempt to foster trade relations. Cocks records significant events including political upheavals, the shifting power dynamics among Japanese leaders, and personal dealings with local dignitaries, providing a vivid snapshot of life in early 17th-century Japan. The diary quickly establishes Cocks as a diligent yet sometimes contentious figure navigating a complex landscape of economic and cultural exchange. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46803
ER  -