1907, ISBN: 27e2684a441f1e87a2fa9c5c640fe96c

[SC: 33.27], JAPANESE SOCIAL SCIENCE, HISTORY, LAW, ECONOMICS & ECLECTIC ITEM; GUIDEBOOKS ON JAPAN: OLD, RARE, SCARCE CHOICE ITEMS; GRIFFIS, WILLIAM E.: AN AMERICAN MISSIONARY AUTHOR JAPA… Plus…

[SC: 33.27], JAPANESE SOCIAL SCIENCE, HISTORY, LAW, ECONOMICS & ECLECTIC ITEM; GUIDEBOOKS ON JAPAN: OLD, RARE, SCARCE CHOICE ITEMS; GRIFFIS, WILLIAM E.: AN AMERICAN MISSIONARY AUTHOR JAPAN KOREA; FOREIGNERS IN ALL PERIODS;, London 1907, Paul. Green pictorial cloth, 2 vol. set, very bright copy, 401+389p., 100 b.w. photos, 2 folding maps, top edges gilt, complete 13 x 19.3 cm., introduction by William E. Griffis, excellent, clean, sharp & tight copy. The complete set consists of two volumes: Vol.I: xxix, 401p. and Vol.II: x,388p. * Contents: Advertisements to the original edition by Richard Hildreth. Editor's Introduction by E.W. Clement. Foreword by William E. Griffis. * THE CHAPTERS From Vol. 1: 1. Earliest European knowledge of Japan, histories, Marco Polo's account, Mongol invasion. . 2. Portuguese empire in the east, discover of Japan, Galvano & Pinto's account of the first visits to Japan, adventures. . 3.Pinto's second visit, Anjiro Christian convert. . 4. Religious faith, zeal of Portuguese, missionary seminars, Jesuits, Xavier, Philippines and that area. . 5. Political and religious condition of Japan, Yakatas, vassals, revenues, money, rank, Shinto, Buddhism, Judo A.D. 1550. . 6. Civilization of Japanese, animals, agriculture, arts, houses, ships, character, customs. . 7. Preaching of Xavier, Pinto's third visit. . 8. Progress of the missions under Father De Torres and Nugnes Barreto, Pinto, and his fourth visit. . 9. Louis Almedia, the missionaries establish themselves at Miyako [Kyoto], Princes converted to shimo, rise of Nobunaga, prosperity of missions, noble and princely converts, Nagasaki built. . 10. Father Valignani, state of the mission, conversion and Baptism of the King of Bungo, growth of Nagasaki, Embassy to the Pope. . 11. Downfall of Nobunaga, edict against Jesuits, return of the Ambassadors 1582-1588 A.D. . 12 Recapitulation, extent of Japanese empire, Valignani at Nagasaki, Catholic faith, Emperor's projects against China, Ukondonno, return of Ambassadors, interpreter Rodrigues A.D. 1588-1593. . 13. New troubles of the missionaries, Emperor claims, Portuguese vs. Spaniards, Spanish adventures in Japan. . 14. Expedition against Corea, Correspondence of the Emperor with Governor of Manila, Jesuits denounced by Spanish envoys. . 15. Progress of Corean war, success of the Japanese, Konishi Settsu viceroy of Corea, Edict disarming converts in Shimo, disgrace, downfall of the royal family of Bungo, Terazawa Governor of Nagasaki and his conversion to Christianity. . 16. Jealousy of the Dominicans and Franciscans towards Jesuits in Manila and Friars in Japan. Edicts against them, deposition, death . . 17. Great Earthquake, mission from China, arrival of Spanish Galleon, Friars on board, new accusations on her account against Jesuits, connection of the Jesuits with the trade to Japan, arrest of missionaries and converts, first martyrs A.D. 1595-1597. . 18. Deportation of the Jesuits, correspondence between Philippines and Japan, destruction of churches in shimo. . 19. Evacuation of Corea, Fr. Valigani's 3rd visit, execution of Settsu-no-kami, influx of Dominican & Franciscan Friars, flourishing of the church, local persecutions A.D. 1599-1609. . 20. English & Dutch attempts to find a new route the Far East, voyages round the world, English attempted voyage to Japan, India, first Dutch voyage to Japan, Adams, 1513 A.D. . 21. Chapters 21-31: More Spanish Friars, Japanese trade, other European visits, Macao, England, Philippines, Dutch, collisions of Dutch & English, Portuguese trade, Lew Chew [Okinawa] trade, Kaempfer in Nagasaki, Nagasaki, Highways, rivers, executions and Buddhist trouble. * SUMMARY OF VOL. 2 CONTENTS: Post houses refreshment houses, Pilgrims, naked devotees, departure from Nagasaki, politeness of the Japanese, lucky/unlucky days, Nagasaki to Kokura, Shimonoseki, Osaka, Miyako, Lake Otsu, Mt. Heizan, Japanese legends, visit to the Emperor, audience, Japanese coins restrictions on Chinese trade, Thunberg's visit, ginseng, Japanese merchants, botany, books & maps, Isaac Titsingh, exploration of Northern seas, first Russian mission, American ship at Nagasaki, Golowinin's capture, visit of the "Morrison," the "Saramang," Commodore Biddle in bay of Yeddo, the "Preble" at Nagasaki, American Embassy, Perry's visits, Shimoda, Hakodate, third American visit, the treaty, first American consul at Shimoda, other European treaties 1854-1860, the opening of Japan. **** Rich appendices: Provinces by circuits; Bibliography, Use of fire-arms in the East, Fernam Mendez Pinto; Earliest English & Dutch adventures in the East-Goa; Japanese daring and adventure exterior to the limits of Japan; list of Japanese year periods; Chronological table of Emperors & Empresses; Omitted documents. ***<

1907, ISBN: 27e2684a441f1e87a2fa9c5c640fe96c

[SC: 32.09], JAPANESE SOCIAL SCIENCE, HISTORY, LAW, ECONOMICS & ECLECTIC ITEM; GUIDEBOOKS ON JAPAN: OLD, RARE, SCARCE CHOICE ITEMS; GRIFFIS, WILLIAM E.: AN AMERICAN MISSIONARY AUTHOR JAPA… Plus…

[SC: 32.09], JAPANESE SOCIAL SCIENCE, HISTORY, LAW, ECONOMICS & ECLECTIC ITEM; GUIDEBOOKS ON JAPAN: OLD, RARE, SCARCE CHOICE ITEMS; GRIFFIS, WILLIAM E.: AN AMERICAN MISSIONARY AUTHOR JAPAN KOREA; FOREIGNERS IN ALL PERIODS;, London 1907, Paul. Green pictorial cloth, 2 vol. set, very bright copy, 401+389p., 100 b.w. photos, 2 folding maps, top edges gilt, complete 13 x 19.3 cm., introduction by William E. Griffis, excellent, clean, sharp & tight copy. The complete set consists of two volumes: Vol.I: xxix, 401p. and Vol.II: x,388p. * Contents: Advertisements to the original edition by Richard Hildreth. Editor's Introduction by E.W. Clement. Foreword by William E. Griffis. * THE CHAPTERS From Vol. 1: 1. Earliest European knowledge of Japan, histories, Marco Polo's account, Mongol invasion. . 2. Portuguese empire in the east, discover of Japan, Galvano & Pinto's account of the first visits to Japan, adventures. . 3.Pinto's second visit, Anjiro Christian convert. . 4. Religious faith, zeal of Portuguese, missionary seminars, Jesuits, Xavier, Philippines and that area. . 5. Political and religious condition of Japan, Yakatas, vassals, revenues, money, rank, Shinto, Buddhism, Judo A.D. 1550. . 6. Civilization of Japanese, animals, agriculture, arts, houses, ships, character, customs. . 7. Preaching of Xavier, Pinto's third visit. . 8. Progress of the missions under Father De Torres and Nugnes Barreto, Pinto, and his fourth visit. . 9. Louis Almedia, the missionaries establish themselves at Miyako [Kyoto], Princes converted to shimo, rise of Nobunaga, prosperity of missions, noble and princely converts, Nagasaki built. . 10. Father Valignani, state of the mission, conversion and Baptism of the King of Bungo, growth of Nagasaki, Embassy to the Pope. . 11. Downfall of Nobunaga, edict against Jesuits, return of the Ambassadors 1582-1588 A.D. . 12 Recapitulation, extent of Japanese empire, Valignani at Nagasaki, Catholic faith, Emperor's projects against China, Ukondonno, return of Ambassadors, interpreter Rodrigues A.D. 1588-1593. . 13. New troubles of the missionaries, Emperor claims, Portuguese vs. Spaniards, Spanish adventures in Japan. . 14. Expedition against Corea, Correspondence of the Emperor with Governor of Manila, Jesuits denounced by Spanish envoys. . 15. Progress of Corean war, success of the Japanese, Konishi Settsu viceroy of Corea, Edict disarming converts in Shimo, disgrace, downfall of the royal family of Bungo, Terazawa Governor of Nagasaki and his conversion to Christianity. . 16. Jealousy of the Dominicans and Franciscans towards Jesuits in Manila and Friars in Japan. Edicts against them, deposition, death . . 17. Great Earthquake, mission from China, arrival of Spanish Galleon, Friars on board, new accusations on her account against Jesuits, connection of the Jesuits with the trade to Japan, arrest of missionaries and converts, first martyrs A.D. 1595-1597. . 18. Deportation of the Jesuits, correspondence between Philippines and Japan, destruction of churches in shimo. . 19. Evacuation of Corea, Fr. Valigani's 3rd visit, execution of Settsu-no-kami, influx of Dominican & Franciscan Friars, flourishing of the church, local persecutions A.D. 1599-1609. . 20. English & Dutch attempts to find a new route the Far East, voyages round the world, English attempted voyage to Japan, India, first Dutch voyage to Japan, Adams, 1513 A.D. . 21. Chapters 21-31: More Spanish Friars, Japanese trade, other European visits, Macao, England, Philippines, Dutch, collisions of Dutch & English, Portuguese trade, Lew Chew [Okinawa] trade, Kaempfer in Nagasaki, Nagasaki, Highways, rivers, executions and Buddhist trouble. * SUMMARY OF VOL. 2 CONTENTS: Post houses refreshment houses, Pilgrims, naked devotees, departure from Nagasaki, politeness of the Japanese, lucky/unlucky days, Nagasaki to Kokura, Shimonoseki, Osaka, Miyako, Lake Otsu, Mt. Heizan, Japanese legends, visit to the Emperor, audience, Japanese coins restrictions on Chinese trade, Thunberg's visit, ginseng, Japanese merchants, botany, books & maps, Isaac Titsingh, exploration of Northern seas, first Russian mission, American ship at Nagasaki, Golowinin's capture, visit of the "Morrison," the "Saramang," Commodore Biddle in bay of Yeddo, the "Preble" at Nagasaki, American Embassy, Perry's visits, Shimoda, Hakodate, third American visit, the treaty, first American consul at Shimoda, other European treaties 1854-1860, the opening of Japan. **** Rich appendices: Provinces by circuits; Bibliography, Use of fire-arms in the East, Fernam Mendez Pinto; Earliest English & Dutch adventures in the East-Goa; Japanese daring and adventure exterior to the limits of Japan; list of Japanese year periods; Chronological table of Emperors & Empresses; Omitted documents. ***<

1907, ISBN: 27e2684a441f1e87a2fa9c5c640fe96c

[SC: 32.18], JAPANESE SOCIAL SCIENCE, HISTORY, LAW, ECONOMICS & ECLECTIC ITEM; GUIDEBOOKS ON JAPAN: OLD, RARE, SCARCE CHOICE ITEMS; GRIFFIS, WILLIAM E.: AN AMERICAN MISSIONARY AUTHOR JAPA… Plus…

[SC: 32.18], JAPANESE SOCIAL SCIENCE, HISTORY, LAW, ECONOMICS & ECLECTIC ITEM; GUIDEBOOKS ON JAPAN: OLD, RARE, SCARCE CHOICE ITEMS; GRIFFIS, WILLIAM E.: AN AMERICAN MISSIONARY AUTHOR JAPAN KOREA; FOREIGNERS IN ALL PERIODS;, London 1907, Paul. Green pictorial cloth, 2 vol. set, very bright copy, 401+389p., 100 b.w. photos, 2 folding maps, top edges gilt, complete 13 x 19.3 cm., introduction by William E. Griffis, excellent, clean, sharp & tight copy. The complete set consists of two volumes: Vol.I: xxix, 401p. and Vol.II: x,388p. * Contents: Advertisements to the original edition by Richard Hildreth. Editor's Introduction by E.W. Clement. Foreword by William E. Griffis. * THE CHAPTERS From Vol. 1: 1. Earliest European knowledge of Japan, histories, Marco Polo's account, Mongol invasion. . 2. Portuguese empire in the east, discover of Japan, Galvano & Pinto's account of the first visits to Japan, adventures. . 3.Pinto's second visit, Anjiro Christian convert. . 4. Religious faith, zeal of Portuguese, missionary seminars, Jesuits, Xavier, Philippines and that area. . 5. Political and religious condition of Japan, Yakatas, vassals, revenues, money, rank, Shinto, Buddhism, Judo A.D. 1550. . 6. Civilization of Japanese, animals, agriculture, arts, houses, ships, character, customs. . 7. Preaching of Xavier, Pinto's third visit. . 8. Progress of the missions under Father De Torres and Nugnes Barreto, Pinto, and his fourth visit. . 9. Louis Almedia, the missionaries establish themselves at Miyako [Kyoto], Princes converted to shimo, rise of Nobunaga, prosperity of missions, noble and princely converts, Nagasaki built. . 10. Father Valignani, state of the mission, conversion and Baptism of the King of Bungo, growth of Nagasaki, Embassy to the Pope. . 11. Downfall of Nobunaga, edict against Jesuits, return of the Ambassadors 1582-1588 A.D. . 12 Recapitulation, extent of Japanese empire, Valignani at Nagasaki, Catholic faith, Emperor's projects against China, Ukondonno, return of Ambassadors, interpreter Rodrigues A.D. 1588-1593. . 13. New troubles of the missionaries, Emperor claims, Portuguese vs. Spaniards, Spanish adventures in Japan. . 14. Expedition against Corea, Correspondence of the Emperor with Governor of Manila, Jesuits denounced by Spanish envoys. . 15. Progress of Corean war, success of the Japanese, Konishi Settsu viceroy of Corea, Edict disarming converts in Shimo, disgrace, downfall of the royal family of Bungo, Terazawa Governor of Nagasaki and his conversion to Christianity. . 16. Jealousy of the Dominicans and Franciscans towards Jesuits in Manila and Friars in Japan. Edicts against them, deposition, death . . 17. Great Earthquake, mission from China, arrival of Spanish Galleon, Friars on board, new accusations on her account against Jesuits, connection of the Jesuits with the trade to Japan, arrest of missionaries and converts, first martyrs A.D. 1595-1597. . 18. Deportation of the Jesuits, correspondence between Philippines and Japan, destruction of churches in shimo. . 19. Evacuation of Corea, Fr. Valigani's 3rd visit, execution of Settsu-no-kami, influx of Dominican & Franciscan Friars, flourishing of the church, local persecutions A.D. 1599-1609. . 20. English & Dutch attempts to find a new route the Far East, voyages round the world, English attempted voyage to Japan, India, first Dutch voyage to Japan, Adams, 1513 A.D. . 21. Chapters 21-31: More Spanish Friars, Japanese trade, other European visits, Macao, England, Philippines, Dutch, collisions of Dutch & English, Portuguese trade, Lew Chew [Okinawa] trade, Kaempfer in Nagasaki, Nagasaki, Highways, rivers, executions and Buddhist trouble. * SUMMARY OF VOL. 2 CONTENTS: Post houses refreshment houses, Pilgrims, naked devotees, departure from Nagasaki, politeness of the Japanese, lucky/unlucky days, Nagasaki to Kokura, Shimonoseki, Osaka, Miyako, Lake Otsu, Mt. Heizan, Japanese legends, visit to the Emperor, audience, Japanese coins restrictions on Chinese trade, Thunberg's visit, ginseng, Japanese merchants, botany, books & maps, Isaac Titsingh, exploration of Northern seas, first Russian mission, American ship at Nagasaki, Golowinin's capture, visit of the "Morrison," the "Saramang," Commodore Biddle in bay of Yeddo, the "Preble" at Nagasaki, American Embassy, Perry's visits, Shimoda, Hakodate, third American visit, the treaty, first American consul at Shimoda, other European treaties 1854-1860, the opening of Japan. **** Rich appendices: Provinces by circuits; Bibliography, Use of fire-arms in the East, Fernam Mendez Pinto; Earliest English & Dutch adventures in the East-Goa; Japanese daring and adventure exterior to the limits of Japan; list of Japanese year periods; Chronological table of Emperors & Empresses; Omitted documents. ***<

1907, ISBN: 27e2684a441f1e87a2fa9c5c640fe96c

[SC: 32.69], JAPANESE SOCIAL SCIENCE, HISTORY, LAW, ECONOMICS & ECLECTIC ITEM; GUIDEBOOKS ON JAPAN: OLD, RARE, SCARCE CHOICE ITEMS; GRIFFIS, WILLIAM E.: AN AMERICAN MISSIONARY AUTHOR JAPA… Plus…

[SC: 32.69], JAPANESE SOCIAL SCIENCE, HISTORY, LAW, ECONOMICS & ECLECTIC ITEM; GUIDEBOOKS ON JAPAN: OLD, RARE, SCARCE CHOICE ITEMS; GRIFFIS, WILLIAM E.: AN AMERICAN MISSIONARY AUTHOR JAPAN KOREA; FOREIGNERS IN ALL PERIODS;, London 1907, Paul. Green pictorial cloth, 2 vol. set, very bright copy, 401+389p., 100 b.w. photos, 2 folding maps, top edges gilt, complete 13 x 19.3 cm., introduction by William E. Griffis, excellent, clean, sharp & tight copy. The complete set consists of two volumes: Vol.I: xxix, 401p. and Vol.II: x,388p. * Contents: Advertisements to the original edition by Richard Hildreth. Editor's Introduction by E.W. Clement. Foreword by William E. Griffis. * THE CHAPTERS From Vol. 1: 1. Earliest European knowledge of Japan, histories, Marco Polo's account, Mongol invasion. . 2. Portuguese empire in the east, discover of Japan, Galvano & Pinto's account of the first visits to Japan, adventures. . 3.Pinto's second visit, Anjiro Christian convert. . 4. Religious faith, zeal of Portuguese, missionary seminars, Jesuits, Xavier, Philippines and that area. . 5. Political and religious condition of Japan, Yakatas, vassals, revenues, money, rank, Shinto, Buddhism, Judo A.D. 1550. . 6. Civilization of Japanese, animals, agriculture, arts, houses, ships, character, customs. . 7. Preaching of Xavier, Pinto's third visit. . 8. Progress of the missions under Father De Torres and Nugnes Barreto, Pinto, and his fourth visit. . 9. Louis Almedia, the missionaries establish themselves at Miyako [Kyoto], Princes converted to shimo, rise of Nobunaga, prosperity of missions, noble and princely converts, Nagasaki built. . 10. Father Valignani, state of the mission, conversion and Baptism of the King of Bungo, growth of Nagasaki, Embassy to the Pope. . 11. Downfall of Nobunaga, edict against Jesuits, return of the Ambassadors 1582-1588 A.D. . 12 Recapitulation, extent of Japanese empire, Valignani at Nagasaki, Catholic faith, Emperor's projects against China, Ukondonno, return of Ambassadors, interpreter Rodrigues A.D. 1588-1593. . 13. New troubles of the missionaries, Emperor claims, Portuguese vs. Spaniards, Spanish adventures in Japan. . 14. Expedition against Corea, Correspondence of the Emperor with Governor of Manila, Jesuits denounced by Spanish envoys. . 15. Progress of Corean war, success of the Japanese, Konishi Settsu viceroy of Corea, Edict disarming converts in Shimo, disgrace, downfall of the royal family of Bungo, Terazawa Governor of Nagasaki and his conversion to Christianity. . 16. Jealousy of the Dominicans and Franciscans towards Jesuits in Manila and Friars in Japan. Edicts against them, deposition, death . . 17. Great Earthquake, mission from China, arrival of Spanish Galleon, Friars on board, new accusations on her account against Jesuits, connection of the Jesuits with the trade to Japan, arrest of missionaries and converts, first martyrs A.D. 1595-1597. . 18. Deportation of the Jesuits, correspondence between Philippines and Japan, destruction of churches in shimo. . 19. Evacuation of Corea, Fr. Valigani's 3rd visit, execution of Settsu-no-kami, influx of Dominican & Franciscan Friars, flourishing of the church, local persecutions A.D. 1599-1609. . 20. English & Dutch attempts to find a new route the Far East, voyages round the world, English attempted voyage to Japan, India, first Dutch voyage to Japan, Adams, 1513 A.D. . 21. Chapters 21-31: More Spanish Friars, Japanese trade, other European visits, Macao, England, Philippines, Dutch, collisions of Dutch & English, Portuguese trade, Lew Chew [Okinawa] trade, Kaempfer in Nagasaki, Nagasaki, Highways, rivers, executions and Buddhist trouble. * SUMMARY OF VOL. 2 CONTENTS: Post houses refreshment houses, Pilgrims, naked devotees, departure from Nagasaki, politeness of the Japanese, lucky/unlucky days, Nagasaki to Kokura, Shimonoseki, Osaka, Miyako, Lake Otsu, Mt. Heizan, Japanese legends, visit to the Emperor, audience, Japanese coins restrictions on Chinese trade, Thunberg's visit, ginseng, Japanese merchants, botany, books & maps, Isaac Titsingh, exploration of Northern seas, first Russian mission, American ship at Nagasaki, Golowinin's capture, visit of the "Morrison," the "Saramang," Commodore Biddle in bay of Yeddo, the "Preble" at Nagasaki, American Embassy, Perry's visits, Shimoda, Hakodate, third American visit, the treaty, first American consul at Shimoda, other European treaties 1854-1860, the opening of Japan. **** Rich appendices: Provinces by circuits; Bibliography, Use of fire-arms in the East, Fernam Mendez Pinto; Earliest English & Dutch adventures in the East-Goa; Japanese daring and adventure exterior to the limits of Japan; list of Japanese year periods; Chronological table of Emperors & Empresses; Omitted documents. ***<

1907, ISBN: 27e2684a441f1e87a2fa9c5c640fe96c

[SC: 31.94], JAPANESE SOCIAL SCIENCE, HISTORY, LAW, ECONOMICS & ECLECTIC ITEM; GUIDEBOOKS ON JAPAN: OLD, RARE, SCARCE CHOICE ITEMS; GRIFFIS, WILLIAM E.: AN AMERICAN MISSIONARY AUTHOR JAPA… Plus…

[SC: 31.94], JAPANESE SOCIAL SCIENCE, HISTORY, LAW, ECONOMICS & ECLECTIC ITEM; GUIDEBOOKS ON JAPAN: OLD, RARE, SCARCE CHOICE ITEMS; GRIFFIS, WILLIAM E.: AN AMERICAN MISSIONARY AUTHOR JAPAN KOREA; FOREIGNERS IN ALL PERIODS;, London 1907, Paul. Green pictorial cloth, 2 vol. set, very bright copy, 401+389p., 100 b.w. photos, 2 folding maps, top edges gilt, complete 13 x 19.3 cm., introduction by William E. Griffis, excellent, clean, sharp & tight copy. The complete set consists of two volumes: Vol.I: xxix, 401p. and Vol.II: x,388p. * Contents: Advertisements to the original edition by Richard Hildreth. Editor's Introduction by E.W. Clement. Foreword by William E. Griffis. * THE CHAPTERS From Vol. 1: 1. Earliest European knowledge of Japan, histories, Marco Polo's account, Mongol invasion. . 2. Portuguese empire in the east, discover of Japan, Galvano & Pinto's account of the first visits to Japan, adventures. . 3.Pinto's second visit, Anjiro Christian convert. . 4. Religious faith, zeal of Portuguese, missionary seminars, Jesuits, Xavier, Philippines and that area. . 5. Political and religious condition of Japan, Yakatas, vassals, revenues, money, rank, Shinto, Buddhism, Judo A.D. 1550. . 6. Civilization of Japanese, animals, agriculture, arts, houses, ships, character, customs. . 7. Preaching of Xavier, Pinto's third visit. . 8. Progress of the missions under Father De Torres and Nugnes Barreto, Pinto, and his fourth visit. . 9. Louis Almedia, the missionaries establish themselves at Miyako [Kyoto], Princes converted to shimo, rise of Nobunaga, prosperity of missions, noble and princely converts, Nagasaki built. . 10. Father Valignani, state of the mission, conversion and Baptism of the King of Bungo, growth of Nagasaki, Embassy to the Pope. . 11. Downfall of Nobunaga, edict against Jesuits, return of the Ambassadors 1582-1588 A.D. . 12 Recapitulation, extent of Japanese empire, Valignani at Nagasaki, Catholic faith, Emperor's projects against China, Ukondonno, return of Ambassadors, interpreter Rodrigues A.D. 1588-1593. . 13. New troubles of the missionaries, Emperor claims, Portuguese vs. Spaniards, Spanish adventures in Japan. . 14. Expedition against Corea, Correspondence of the Emperor with Governor of Manila, Jesuits denounced by Spanish envoys. . 15. Progress of Corean war, success of the Japanese, Konishi Settsu viceroy of Corea, Edict disarming converts in Shimo, disgrace, downfall of the royal family of Bungo, Terazawa Governor of Nagasaki and his conversion to Christianity. . 16. Jealousy of the Dominicans and Franciscans towards Jesuits in Manila and Friars in Japan. Edicts against them, deposition, death . . 17. Great Earthquake, mission from China, arrival of Spanish Galleon, Friars on board, new accusations on her account against Jesuits, connection of the Jesuits with the trade to Japan, arrest of missionaries and converts, first martyrs A.D. 1595-1597. . 18. Deportation of the Jesuits, correspondence between Philippines and Japan, destruction of churches in shimo. . 19. Evacuation of Corea, Fr. Valigani's 3rd visit, execution of Settsu-no-kami, influx of Dominican & Franciscan Friars, flourishing of the church, local persecutions A.D. 1599-1609. . 20. English & Dutch attempts to find a new route the Far East, voyages round the world, English attempted voyage to Japan, India, first Dutch voyage to Japan, Adams, 1513 A.D. . 21. Chapters 21-31: More Spanish Friars, Japanese trade, other European visits, Macao, England, Philippines, Dutch, collisions of Dutch & English, Portuguese trade, Lew Chew [Okinawa] trade, Kaempfer in Nagasaki, Nagasaki, Highways, rivers, executions and Buddhist trouble. * SUMMARY OF VOL. 2 CONTENTS: Post houses refreshment houses, Pilgrims, naked devotees, departure from Nagasaki, politeness of the Japanese, lucky/unlucky days, Nagasaki to Kokura, Shimonoseki, Osaka, Miyako, Lake Otsu, Mt. Heizan, Japanese legends, visit to the Emperor, audience, Japanese coins restrictions on Chinese trade, Thunberg's visit, ginseng, Japanese merchants, botany, books & maps, Isaac Titsingh, exploration of Northern seas, first Russian mission, American ship at Nagasaki, Golowinin's capture, visit of the "Morrison," the "Saramang," Commodore Biddle in bay of Yeddo, the "Preble" at Nagasaki, American Embassy, Perry's visits, Shimoda, Hakodate, third American visit, the treaty, first American consul at Shimoda, other European treaties 1854-1860, the opening of Japan. **** Rich appendices: Provinces by circuits; Bibliography, Use of fire-arms in the East, Fernam Mendez Pinto; Earliest English & Dutch adventures in the East-Goa; Japanese daring and adventure exterior to the limits of Japan; list of Japanese year periods; Chronological table of Emperors & Empresses; Omitted documents. ***<