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The Japan expedition. Japan and around the world / An account of three visits to the Japanese empire, with sketches of Madeira, St. Helena, cape of Good Hope, Mauritius, Ceylon, Singapore, China, and Loo-Choo cover

The Japan expedition. Japan and around the world / An account of three visits to the Japanese empire, with sketches of Madeira, St. Helena, cape of Good Hope, Mauritius, Ceylon, Singapore, China, and Loo-Choo

By J. W. Spalding
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The author recounts nearly two and a half years aboard a steam frigate during three visits to Japan and stops along Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific routes, offering descriptive sketches of ports such as Madeira, St. Helena, the Cape, Mauritius, Ceylon, Singapore, China, and the Loo-Choo islands. He blends shipboard routine and seafaring incidents with onshore observations of landscapes, markets, temples, and everyday customs. Practical details about navigation, health, and provisioning punctuate the narrative, while historical outlines and local anecdotes supply context for impressions formed during diplomatic and commercial voyages.

About the Author

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J. W. Spalding

J. W. Spalding is an author known for his travel writing, particularly in relation to Japan. His notable work, "The Japan Expedition: Japan and Around the World," provides a detailed account of his three visits to the Japanese empire, enriched with sketches of various locations including Madeira, St. Helena, and Singapore. Through his observations, Spalding offers readers a glimpse into the cultural and geographical diversity of the regions he explored, making his writing a valuable contribution to the literature of travel and exploration.

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