Narrative of the Expedition of an American Squadron to The China Seas and Japan, Performed in the Years 1852, 1853, and 1854, Under the Command of Commodore M.C. Perry, United States Navy, by Order of the Government of the United States. Volume II - With Illustrations.

Verlag: A.O.P. Nicholson, Washington, D.C., 1856

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Narrative of the Expedition of an American Squadron to The China Seas and Japan, Performed in the Years 1852, 1853, and 1854, Under the Command of Commodore M.C. Perry, United States Navy, by Order of the Government of the United States. Volume II - With Illustrations. Printed in Washington, D.C. by A.O.P. Nicholson. 1856, Volume II only, 414 pp, 11.75 x 9.25 , hardcover green cloth. As-is, with rubbing and wear to boards. Top of back board splitting from spine. Wear to hinges at front and back of book. Section of two illustrations detached. 14 of 17 maps present at back. Periodic color plates throughout. Includes a variety of segments on geography, plants and animals, weather patterns, and the Japanese people and their culture. Also includes information on the crew and the voyage to Japan. Some tears and wear to maps. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce printing by the House of Representatives on the expedition led by Commodore Matthew C. Perry to Japan. Perry (1794-1858) was a veteran of the War of 1812 and an experienced naval officer. Perry s exhibition was sent to Japan to force open its ports and end its two centuries of isolation, which it was successful in doing. A wonderful piece for restoration. COLT1856HLNB-0823-aj0384. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers COLT1856HLNB-0823-aj0384

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Titel: Narrative of the Expedition of an American ...

Verlag: A.O.P. Nicholson, Washington, D.C.

Erscheinungsdatum: 1856

Einband: Hardcover

Zustand: Poor

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