With Commodore Perry to Japan: The Journal of William Speiden, Jr., 1852-1855 (New Perspectives in Maritime History and Nautical Archaeology)

With Commodore Perry to Japan: The Journal of William Speiden, Jr., 1852-1855

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With Commodore Perry to Japan: The Journal of William Speiden, Jr., 1852-1855 (New Perspectives in Maritime History and Nautical Archaeology)

With Commodore Perry to Japan: The Journal of William Speiden, Jr., 1852-1855

Written by John A. Wolter
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With Commodore Perry to Japan offers a personal account of Commodore Matthew Calbraith Perry's expedition to Japan through the eyes of a sixteen-year-old purser's clerk of the USS Mississippi. The documentary edition, endorsed by the National Historic Publications & Records Commission, provides excellent coverage of both the political mission of the Perry expedition, the opening of relations with Japan, and of the social history of a naval warship as well. Also included are fifty-five illustrations ranging from hand drawn, pen-and-ink scenes of everyday life sketched by Speiden and other members of the crew to exquisitely detailed pith paintings by Chinese artists.

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Published November 1, 2013
ISBN 17896128
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John A. Wolter writes contemporary fiction and has always been fascinated by character-driven stories. They hold a degree in English Literature and previously worked as an editor before transitioning to writing their own books. John A. Wolter lives with their spouse and a very vocal rescue cat.

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