The First Englishman In Japan: The Story Of Will Adams
Published by Harvill Press, 1956
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Book Haven, Wellington, WLG, New ZealandBook Haven
AbeBooks seller since April 7, 2005
Condition: Used - Fair
US$ 8.30
Quantity: 1 available
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A biography of the English sailor who was serving with a Dutch fleet bound for the East Indies. Adams' ship, The Charity, was the only surviving vessel, which finally landed on the shores of Japan in April 1600 with only eighteen surviving crew members. Adams was taken under the wing of Shogun Ieyasu, and though never allowed to leave Japan, became a ship builder, translator and advisor in the Shogun's court. DJ; Ex Library. Ex library with stickers, stamps, tape and an card envelope on the back page. Pages lightly foxed, otherwise good condition. 143 pages.
Seller Inventory # 1567552
Bibliographic details
- Title
- The First Englishman In Japan: The Story Of Will Adams
- Author
- Philip G. Rogers
- Publisher
- Harvill Press
- Publication year
- 1956
- Condition
- Fair
- Dust jacket
- Dust Jacket Included
- Binding
- Hardback
- Item weight
- 600 grams
- Seller catalogs
- General
Book Haven
Wellington, WLG, New Zealand
AbeBooks seller since April 7, 2005
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Book Haven (2022) Limited
160 Riddiford Street, Newtown
Wellington, New Zealand 6021
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