Narrative of the Earl of Elgin's Mission to China and Japan in the Years 1857, '58, '59. In Two Volumes. Vol. II

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The text covers all sorts of topics, including the author's first view of Japan, missionaries, bazaars, the residence of the American Consul, residence of the British Mission, Japa n's government, a Japanese funeral, future prospects of Japan, the Chinese climate, impressions of China, etc. Appendices include a note on prostitution, supported and protected by the government in Japan. Author was Elgin's secretary. Show more