Memoirs of a Captivity in Japan, During the Years 1811, 1812 and 1813 With Observations on the Country and the People; Volume 3

Published in 1816, these memoirs recount the experiences of Vassilii Mikhailovich Golovnin, a Russian naval officer who was captured by the Japanese and held for two years. The book provides a rare firsthand account of life in Japan during the Edo period, and includes observations on Japanese customs, culture, and politics. The memoirs also shed light on Russo-Japanese relations during a period of intense diplomatic and military tensions.
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