The First Englishman In Japan: The Story Of Will Adams

Published by Harvill Press, 1956

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A biography of the English sailor who was serving with a Dutch fleet bound for the East Indies. Adams' ship, The Charity, was the only surviving vessel, which finally landed on the shores of Japan in April 1600 with only eighteen surviving crew members. Adams was taken under the wing of Shogun Ieyasu, and though never allowed to leave Japan, became a ship builder, translator and advisor in the Shogun's court. DJ; Ex Library. Ex library with stickers, stamps, tape and an card envelope on the back page. Pages lightly foxed, otherwise good condition. 143 pages.

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Title
The First Englishman In Japan: The Story Of Will Adams
Author
Philip G. Rogers
Publisher
Harvill Press
Publication year
1956
Condition
Fair
Dust jacket
Dust Jacket Included
Binding
Hardback
Item weight
600 grams
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