Japan; An Account, Geographical and Historical, from the Earliest Period at Which the Islands Composing this Empire were Known to Europeans, Down to the Present Time; and the Expedition Fitted Out in the United Sates, Etc.

Published by George Routledge and Co., London, 1852

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The first and only edition of this scarce history of Japan from Charles Macfarlane, illustrated with a folding map and numerous vignettes. The first and only edition of this scarce volume.In the publisher's original cloth binding, with decorative blind-stamping and gilt.Illustrated with a frontispiece, title page vignette, folding map and numerous additional in-text figures after designs by Arthur Allom. Collated, complete.This volume provides a comprehensive account of Japan and the Japanese people, ranging from its geography and history to its culture and national character.From prolific British travel and history writer Charles MacFarlane. who compiled this book through intrigue with the country after exchanges with an acquaintance who had spent time there. Based on many works authored by other foreign nationals who visited Japan, including Engelbert Kämpfer (1651-1716), Vasiliy Mikhaylovich Golovnin (1776-1831), and Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828) [The Japan Foundation Library]. Published in 1852. In November of the same year, the Perry Expedition - a U.S. fleet led by Commodore Matthew Calbraith Perry to open up Japan - set sail. In the original cloth binding. Externally, with fading to the spine and mild rubbing and bumping to the extremities. A few minor damp spots to the front board. Ex libris bookplate of one Cliff Parfit to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with occasional spots, heaviest to the first few leaves. Very Good Indeed. …

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Title
Japan; An Account, Geographical and Historical, from the Earliest Period at Which the Islands Composing this Empire were Known to Europeans, Down to the Present Time; and the Expedition Fitted Out in the United Sates, Etc.
Author
Charles Mac Farlane [Charles Macfarlane]
Publisher
George Routledge and Co., London
Publication year
1852
Condition
Very Good Indeed
Book Type
book
Binding
Cloth
Illustrator
Arthur Allom
Edition
First edition.
Item weight
0.75 kilograms
Dimensions
9" by 6"

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