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Japan Through American Eyes: The Journal Of Francis Hall, Kanagawa And Yokohama, 18591866,Used
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In This Journal, Francis Hall, America'S Leading Business Pioneer In Nineteenthcentury Japan, Offers A Remarkable View Of The Period Leading To The Meiji Restoration. Privately Preserved For More Than A Hundred Years, This Previously Unpublished Document Shows Hall To Have Been An Astute Observer Of Japanese Life, As Well As An Influential Opinionmaker On Japan In The United States During The Crucial Decade Of The American Civil War And The End Of The Tokugawa Shogunate. While Contemporary American And British Diplomatic Accounts Have Focused On The Official Record, Hall Reveals To Us The Private Side Of Life In The Treaty Port. The Publication Of His Journal, As Well As Many Articles He Wrote For The American Press, Furnishes Us With An Insightful And Sensitive Portrayal Of Japan On The Eve Of Modernity. The Biography Included In This Volume Provides A Context For The Journal. An Upstate New York Book Dealer, Hall Went To Japan In 1859 To Collect Material For A Book And To Serve As Correspondent For Horace Greely'S New York Tribune. Seeing The Opportunities For Commerce In Yokohama, He Helped Found Walsh, Hall And Co., Which Became The Most Important American Trading House In Japan. Hall Was A Shrewd Businessman, But More Important For Us, He Was A Perceptive Recorder Of Life Around Him.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Japan through American Eyes'? A: The book primarily focuses on the observations of Francis Hall, an American businessman in Japan during the 1859-1866 period, providing insights into Japanese life leading up to the Meiji Restoration.
- Q: Who is the author of this journal? A: The journal is authored by Francis Hall, who was a prominent American figure in Japan during the 19th century.
- Q: What type of book is 'Japan through American Eyes'? A: This book is a hardcover edition and is categorized as a used book in good condition.
- Q: When was 'Japan through American Eyes' published? A: The book was published on December 20, 1992.
- Q: What is the page count of the book? A: The book contains a total of 676 pages.
- Q: Is there any biography included in the book? A: Yes, the book includes a biography of Francis Hall that provides context for his journal entries.
- Q: What edition is 'Japan through American Eyes'? A: This is the First Edition, First Printing of the book.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as being in good condition.
- Q: Does the book contain illustrations or photographs? A: The product details do not specify if the book contains illustrations or photographs.
- Q: What historical significance does this book hold? A: The journal provides a unique perspective on American-Japanese relations and cultural exchanges during a pivotal time in Japan's transition to modernity.