COMMODORE PERRY'S EXPEDITION TO JAPAN., Illustrated

by Francis Hawks

Overview

This is a first person narrative of the Perry expedition to Japan. Sailing in November 1852, Perry arrived in China in May of 1853 before proceeding to Japan. His small fleet, through determined action and implied threats, forced the Japanese to open their country to trade with the United States, keeping well ahead of the English who were trying to expand their already large influence in Nineteenth century Asia. This Narrative contains the first impressions of Japan and the Japanese that were presented to the American public. It was originally serialized in 1856.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940016684314
Publisher:	folly cove 01930
Publication date:	06/24/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	105
File size:	1 MB