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Kaigai ibun. A strange tale from overseas, or, A new account of America, compiled by Maekawa Bunzō and Sakai Junzō, from the narrative of Hatsutarō, a Japanese castaway. Translated by Richard Zumwinkle, assisted by Tadanobu Kawai.
- Title
- Kaigai ibun. A strange tale from overseas, or, A new account of America, compiled by Maekawa Bunzō and Sakai Junzō, from the narrative of Hatsutarō, a Japanese castaway. Translated by Richard Zumwinkle, assisted by Tadanobu Kawai.
- Author
- Maekawa, Bunzō.
- Publication
- Los Angeles, Dawson's Book Shop, 1970.
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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
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Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Schwarzman Building to submit a request in person. | Text | Use in library | HTY 76-625 | Schwarzman Building - Main Reading Room 315 |
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- Description
- 143 p. illus. (part col.), col. map.; 23 cm.
- Series Statement
- Baja California travels series ; \20
- Subject
- Mexico > Description and travel
- Note
- Translation of: Kaigai ibun.
- Legends also in Japanese.
- CONTENTS. - The narrative from the time their drifting began until their arrival in America, and their sojourn at the town of San José [del Cabo] - The account of the homeward voyage from America across the ocean to Canton to Chapu and their return to Japan. - Geography. Climate. Population. Language. Food and drink. Housing. - Clothing. Customs. - Amusements. Coinage. Ships. Flora. Fauna.
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references.
- Call Number
- HTY 76-625
- LCCN
- 71103407
- OCLC
- 2066077
- NYPG764567077-B
- Author
- Maekawa, Bunzō. Compiler
- Title
- Kaigai ibun. A strange tale from overseas, or, A new account of America, compiled by Maekawa Bunzō and Sakai Junzō, from the narrative of Hatsutarō, a Japanese castaway. Translated by Richard Zumwinkle, assisted by Tadanobu Kawai.
- Imprint
- Los Angeles, Dawson's Book Shop, 1970.
- Series
- Baja California travels series ; \20
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references.
- Added Author
- Sakai, Junzō.Hatsutarō, active 1841-1844.
- Research Call Number
- HTY 76-625