Take a journey to 17th century Japan and the kingdom of Siam with this rare historical account by Engelbert Kaempfer. Along with descriptions of these exotic lands, the book provides insights into the customs, politics, and beliefs of the time. The edition also includes notes by Hamond Gibben and Scheuhzer as well as a translation by TR. A must-read for history buffs and those interested in early global exploration and cultural exchange. 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.