This fascinating book provides readers with a detailed account of British commercial relations with Japan in the mid-19th century. The author's narrative of his experience in captivity in Japan offers valuable insights into the Japanese cultural context, and sheds light on the geopolitical situation of the era. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Japanese commerce and politics. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.