Publisher's Synopsis
The Narrative of a Japanese V1: What He Has Seen and the People He Has Met in the Course of the Last Forty Years (1895) is a memoir written by Joseph Heco, a Japanese man who spent most of his life in the United States. The book details Heco's experiences as a sailor, businessman, and interpreter during his travels across the Pacific Ocean and the United States. Heco recounts his encounters with various people, including Native Americans, Chinese immigrants, and prominent figures such as Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant. Through his personal anecdotes, Heco provides a unique perspective on the cultural and political landscape of 19th century America and Japan. The book also sheds light on the challenges faced by immigrants and people of color during this period. Overall, The Narrative of a Japanese V1 is a fascinating account of one man's journey through a rapidly changing 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.
