The Simonoseki Affair - A Chapter in Japanese History by Edward H. House
[Japan] Excessively scarce publication on the indemnity paid by Japan over about ten years for the attacks by the Choshu clan on Western vessels in 1863-64 and the subsequent bombardment of Shimonoseki by the Western powers as punishment. Edward H. House (1836-1901) appears to take the side of the Japanese in claiming that the indemnity was ridiculously high (about $3 million at the time) and thus disproportionate. As the final payment of the indemnity was paid in 1874, that was the catalyst for House to publish this work. In 1883, the United States ended up repaying her share of the indemnity received back to Japan. Only a few copies at Japanese insitutions.
[Tokio]: NP [Edward H. House], 1875.
pp.33[1]. 22.7 x 16.6cm.
In very good condition. Previous owner's name (Hanford) written at top of front cover. Some minor age wear. Housed in custom made clamshell case. b38022016g
