46. Golownin ( Capt. Vasily Mikhailavich) Narrative of My Captivity in Japan, during the years 1811, 1812 & 1813, 2 vol., first edition , title of vol.1 soiled, some foxing, modern half calf, morocco labels, lightly stained, 8vo, 1818.
est. £350 – £450
Golownin was caught by the Japanese whilst doing a survey of the Sea of Okhotsk, and held captive between the years 1811 and 1813, during which time he made many observations on the people, the country and the empire.