Diary of Richard Cocks, Volume 1 / Cape-Merchant in the English Factory in Japan, 1615-1622, with Correspondence

Name: Diary of Richard Cocks, Volume 1 / Cape-Merchant in the English Factory in Japan, 1615-1622, with Correspondence
Author: Richard Cocks

By Richard Cocks

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A chief factor's diary and accompanying correspondence chronicle the daily operations, commercial negotiations, and political interactions of an early English trading factory in Japan from 1615 to 1622. Entries record trade transactions, dealings with Japanese authorities and intermediaries, tensions and competition with Dutch rivals, and the administrative and personal challenges that led to the factory's decline. The editors omit routine sales memoranda but supplement gaps with letters and appendices to present a continuous account of the settlement's internal history.

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Richard Cocks

Richard Cocks was an English merchant and diplomat known for his detailed diaries documenting his experiences in Japan during the early 17th century. Serving as the Cape-Merchant in the English Factory in Japan from 1615 to 1622, Cocks provided invaluable insights into the cultural and economic exchanges between England and Japan during a pivotal period of trade and interaction. His works, particularly the "Diary of Richard Cocks, Volume 1" and "Volume 2," offer a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities faced by early European traders in Japan, contributing significantly to the understanding of this historical context.