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100 1 _aSpalding, J. W.
_q(J. Willett),
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245 1 4 _aThe Japan expedition. Japan and around the world :
_bAn 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
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2019-10-01
508 _aProduced 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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aVoyages and travels
653 _aJapan -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60403
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