An Army Officer on Leave in Japan: Including a Sketch of Manila and Environment Philippine Insurrection of 1896-7, Dewey's Battle of Manila Bay and Description of Formosa (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Louis Mervin Maus

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484594966 ISBN 13: 9780484594967

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

Travelogue of an officer on leave in Asia offers vivid scenes of Manila, Nagasaki, Formosa, and more.

This collection blends personal travel observations with historical snapshots from late 19th‑century Asia. It guides readers through Manila’s harbor, Manila Bay, and the city’s surroundings, then shifts to Formosa and Nagasaki, offering a ground‑level view of place, people, and the era’s events. Rich with sketches and practical details, it invites curiosity about daily life, culture, and the larger world at that time.

• See port life, quarantine routines, and coastal scenery around Manila Bay.
• Explore the coastline of Formosa and the island’s early history through fresh, on‑the‑water perspectives.
• Walk through Nagasaki’s harbor, shops, hotels, and local customs.
• Encounter a dramatic recounting of the Forty‑Seven Ronin and other tales tied to honor and history.

Ideal for readers who enjoy travel writing, historical vignettes, and window‑pane glimpses into Japan, the Philippines, and their interconnected past.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484594966
• ISBN 13: 9780484594967
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 502