Publisher's Synopsis
""Notes and Sketches from the Wild Coasts of Nipon: With Chapters on Cruising After Pirates in Chinese Waters"" is a travelogue written by Henry Craven St. John and published in 1880. The book details St. John's travels along the coast of Japan, including his experiences with the local people and their customs. He also writes about his adventures in Chinese waters, where he pursued pirates and encountered various challenges. The book is filled with sketches and illustrations that provide a visual representation of the landscapes, people, and events St. John encountered on his journey. Overall, ""Notes and Sketches from the Wild Coasts of Nipon"" is a fascinating and informative account of a journey through a unique and remote part of the world.""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.