The Journal of Olof Eriksson Willman From His Voyage to the Dutch East Indies and Japan, 1648-1654 |
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| Author:
| Willman, Olof Eriksson |
| Edited and Translated by:
| Blomberg, Catharina |
| ISBN: | 978-90-04-26126-6 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2013 |
| Publisher: | BRILL
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $139.00 |
Book Description:
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Olof Eriksson Willman´s journal of his voyage to Asia, especially Tokugawa Japan, contains observations of daily life at Deshima, the Hofreisto Edo, and his encounters with Bakufu officials. He describes religious ceremonies and temples, saw yamabushi, and witnessed an execution of Japanese Christians.
Olof Eriksson Willman´s journal of his voyage to Asia, especially Tokugawa Japan, contains observations of daily life at Deshima, the Hofreisto Edo, and his encounters with Bakufu officials. He describes religious ceremonies and temples, saw yamabushi, and witnessed an execution of Japanese Christians.