9781023652629 - Notes and Sketches From the Wild Coasts of Nipon von St. John, Henry Craven (2 Ergebnisse)

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - â??Notes and Sketches From the Wild Coasts of Niponâ? by Henry Craven St. John offers a captivating glimpse into 19th-century Japan and its surrounding waters. This book combines vivid travel writing with thrilling accounts of chasing pirates in Chinese waters. St. John's narrative transports readers to a bygone era, providing detailed observations of Japanese culture, geography, and society. The book features first-hand accounts of encounters with local populations, descriptions of exotic landscapes, and exciting naval expeditions against piracy. St. Johnâ?(TM)s work stands as a valuable historical document, appealing to readers interested in maritime history, Asian studies, and adventure narratives. Experience the thrill of the chase and the allure of the East in this classic travelogue.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.