Memoirs Of A Captivity In Japan V3: During The Years 1811-1813 (1824) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781104578794)

Memoirs of a Captivity in Japan V3: During the Years 1811-1813 (1824) is a book written by Vasilii Mikhailovich Golovnin. This book is a first-hand account of the author's captivity in Japan during the years 1811-1813. The author was a Russian naval officer who was captured by the Japanese while on a mission to explore the Kuril Islands. The book describes his experiences during his captivity, including his interactions with the Japanese and his attempts to escape. The author provides detailed descriptions of Japanese culture and society, as well as his observations on the political and economic situation in Japan at the time. The book is written in a straightforward and engaging style, making it accessible to readers of all levels. This third volume of the memoirs provides a continuation of the author's story, detailing his eventual release from captivity and his return to Russia. Overall, Memoirs of a Captivity in Japan V3: During the Years 1811-1813 (1824) is a fascinating and informative account of a little-known chapter in Russian-Japanese relations.In Three Volumes. With Observations On The Country And The People By Captain Golownin, Of The Russian Navy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Vasilii Mikhailovich Golovnin
ISBN-10: 1104578794
ISBN-13: 9781104578794
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/10/2009
Pages: 400
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.66lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.00d