1901 Verbeck of Japan: A Citizen No Country William Elliot Griffis Illustrated

Description: Verbeck of Japan: A Citizen of No Country. A Life Story of Foundation Work Inaugurated by Guido Fridolin Verbeck. By William Elliot Griffis and published in Edinburgh and London by Oliphant, Anderson, and Ferrier. 1901, 376 pp, 6x8.5'', hardcover binding. In fair condition. Covers and spine have age-related wear, toning, and discoloration. Corners of covers are bent inwards. Some pen and pencil inscriptions. Top quarter of the hinges on the front cover is loose. Pages have age-related toning and foxing. Hinges are in generally good condition, and though pages are attached throughout, they have loose support. Illustrations are in good condition and clear to see. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. Guido Verbeck was one of the most important foreign political advisors during the Meiji period Japan. He moved to Nagasaki in 1859 as a missionary for the Dutch Reformed Church. He taught foreign languages, politics, and sciences at a local school to about one hundred students. He later became an advisor to the Ministry of Education after its establishment in 1871. FORN-ABE-MSB-Shelf-633-jr466

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