Excerpt from Diary of Richard Cocks
January 7.-capt. Adames being at supper at our howse, and going hom, met Toncha Samas wife going horn, and on of her slaves strock the lanterne out of Capt. Adames mans hand.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers a unique glimpse into the life of a 17th-century English merchant in Japan. Through the authorââ â¢s meticulously kept diary, readers are transported to a world of bustling trade, political intrigue, and cultural exchange. The author, Richard Cocks, a key figure in the East India Companyââ â¢s operations in Japan, records his daily observations and interactions, providing a firsthand account of the social and economic landscape of the time. The book delves into the complexities of cross-cultural communication, the challenges of navigating a foreign land, and the intricate web of alliances and rivalries that characterized the commercial world of the period. The diary reveals a fascinating world of merchant networks, diplomatic maneuvering, and the constant struggle to maintain a balance of power between the English, Dutch, Chinese, and Japanese. Through Cocksââ â¢s detailed entries, the reader gains an intimate understanding of the daily routines of a foreign trader, his observations on Japanese customs and beliefs, and his insights into the political dynamics of the era. This book stands as a valuable historical document, shedding light on the early days of English involvement in Japan and offering a compelling portrait of a remarkable individual navigating a world of both opportunity and danger. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332008872_0
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Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 380 pages. 9.02x5.98x0.78 inches. This item is printed on demand. N° de réf. du vendeur zk1332008879
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
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