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100 1 _aCocks, Richard,
_d-1624
245 1 0 _aDiary of Richard Cocks, Volume 1 :
_bCape-Merchant in the English Factory in Japan, 1615-1622, with Correspondence
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
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 2014-09-07
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEast India Company -- Early works to 1800
653 _aCocks, Richard, -1624 -- Diaries
653 _aAdams, William, 1564-1620
653 _aBritish -- Japan -- History -- 17th century
653 _aGreat Britain -- Commerce -- Japan -- Early works to 1800
653 _aJapan -- Commerce -- Great Britain -- Early works to 1800
700 1 _aThompson, Edward Maunde, Sir,
_d1840-1929
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46803
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