Letters from China & Japan, by L.D.S. (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1875. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... A DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF HENRY S. KING & CO.'S PUBLICATIONS. %* In the following Catalogue the paragraph which in many cases precede the comments of the press is taken invariably front the words of the A uthor. It is intended as his own description of his Worh, and not as a laudatory comment. Adams (A. L.), M.A. FIELD AND FOREST RAMBLES OF A NATURALIST IN NEW BRUNSWICK. With Notes and Observations on the Natural History of Eastern Canada. 8vo., cloth. Illustrated. 14J. This book is one of the first attempts towards elucidating the natural history of an important and interesting portion of the Canadian Dominion. It is addressed more especially to the younger officers of the Army and Navy, whose previous studies render them especially adapted for prosecuting physical inquiries. "Both sportsmen and naturalists will find this work replete with anecdote and carefully-recorded observation, which will entertain them."--Nature. "Will be found interesting by those who take a pleasure either in sport or natural history."--Athenaum. Adams (F. O.), H. B. M.'s Secretary of Embassy at Berlin, formerly H.B.M.'s Charge d'Affaires, and Secretary of Legation at Yedo. THE HISTORY OF JAPAN. From the Earliest Period to the Present Time. New Edition, revised. Volume I. Demy 8vo. With Map and Plans. i1s. Volume II., completing the Work. From the Year 1865 to Present Time. Demy 8vo., with Map. lis. This is the only History of Japan accessible to English readers. It is compiled from official sources, and the high diplomatic position long held by the author gave him an insight into Japanese politics, possessed by few Europeans. "He marshals his facts with skill and judgment; and he writes with an elegance worthy of a very skilled craftsman in literary work. . . We hope Mr. Adams will...