Complete Journal by Townsend Harris (41 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Poor. 616 pages. Shelf wear, pages yellowed; a good sound binding. The jacket has some staining, chips and tears. Preface by Douglas MacArthur II. Quantity Available: 1. Category: History; Inventory No: 203360.

hardcover. Condition: Good. gift inscription in front Torn/worn dj. Good hardcover with some shelfwear; may have previous owner's name inside. Standard-sized.

Hardcover. Condition: Very good +. very good +. Revised Edition. 616p, octavo. A very good + copy in a very good + dust jacket. Pages 150-151 offset from newspaper clipping laid in. Also laid in is a letter from the previous owner. Second printing of the revised second edition. Jacket has minor wear to extremities.…

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Near Fine. Introduction and notes by Mario Emilio Cosenza. Preface by Douglas MacArthur II. Second edition (revised). Trace foxing on top edge, else near fine in a near fine, price clipped dust jacket. ; 616 pages.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Cloth. Second edition. xix, 616 pp. Illus. with 16 b/w photos. 8vo. Douglas MacArthur II, preface. Bookplate and signature of the Asian scholar Ross H. MacDonald. A very good+ copy in a very good dust jacket.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

hardcover. Condition: very good. Introduction and notes by Mario Emilio Cosenza. Illus. 616pp. , 8vo, 1/2 brown cloth. Rutland: Charles E. Tuttle Company, (1959). Very good.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Maroon cloth, gilt-edged pages on top, 616 pp., 16 BW plates. Townsend Harris (1804-1878) was a New York businessman and politician who served as the first U.S. Consul General to Japan. G+ (Ex-library, with usual library markings, bookplate on front inside cover, pocket and discoloration at back inside cover, perforation stamp used on illus., pages are clean, spine is good, no dj, cover shows moderate wear at spine edge but is otherwise good., cover is faded on spine and on a portion of the back cover.).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Preface by Douglas MacArthur II. Revised edition. "Through the keenness of Harris's observation, the reader has a first-hand view of Japan at one of the most critical, and at the same time most colorful, stages of her history." Ships same or next business day. Spine is slightly skewed and loose. Minor edge wear. Small bumps on spine ends. Light soiling and tanning to edges of pages. Small creases on top corners of pages 135-145. Pages are clean and tight. Dust jacket protected in archival cover. DJ has moderate edge and shelf wear. Tiny tear on spine head and corners. 1/4-inch tear with creases on tail edge of back cover. Small fold on bottom corner of front flap. Slightly tanned. ; B&W Illustrations; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 616 pages. …

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 2nd Edition. xix, 616 pages illustrations 22 cm.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 2nd Edition. Previous owner's name on the first endpaper otherwise Near Fine in a Very Good jacket. 2nd Revised Edition.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

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HARRIS, Townsend. The Complete Journal of Townsend Harris First American Consul and Minister to Japan. Introduction and Notes by Mario Emilio Consenza. With a Preface by Douglas MacArthur II. Rutland, VT: Charles E. Tuttle Company, [1959]. Revised ed. xix,616pp. Portrait frontis., plates. Orig. cloth-backed facsimile boards, non-priceclipped d/j. Jacket tape-repaired, else very good. Harris negotiated the treaty that opened Japan to the West. …

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a captivating glimpse into a pivotal moment in history: the opening of Japan to the West. Through the detailed journal entries of the first American Consul General to Japan, readers are transported to the mid-19th century and immersed in the challenges and triumphs of establishing diplomatic relations with a previously secluded nation. The author's personal account paints a vivid picture of life in Japan during this period, from navigating cultural differences and overcoming language barriers to witnessing the country's first steps towards modernization. The journal entries also reveal the complex political landscape of the time, as Japan grappled with internal factions and external pressures. More than just a historical record, this book delves into themes of cultural understanding, perseverance, and the transformative power of diplomacy. It showcases the profound impact of one individual's efforts to bridge the gap between two vastly different worlds. Ultimately, this book sheds light on the origins of the enduring relationship between the United States and Japan, reminding us of the power of peaceful exchange and collaboration in shaping our globalized present. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…