Frankwei

Frankwei

William Maxwell Wood

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Historia de Asia
ISBN:
9781120283771
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''Frankwei: Or The San Jacinto In The Seas Of India, China And Japan'' is a historical book written by William Maxwell Wood and published in 1859. The book chronicles the journey of the USS San Jacinto, a steamship that sailed from the United States to India, China, and Japan in the mid-19th century. The author, who served as a surgeon on board the ship, provides a detailed account of the voyage, including descriptions of the various ports of call, the cultures and customs of the people they encountered, and the political and economic conditions of the regions they visited. The book also includes illustrations and maps that help to bring the journey to life. Overall, ''Frankwei: Or The San Jacinto In The Seas Of India, China And Japan'' is a fascinating and informative look at a pivotal moment in the history of American naval exploration and global diplomacy.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.

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