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A Diplomat in Japan.

The Inner History of the Critical Year in the Evolution of Japan when the Ports were Opened & the Monarchy Restored, Recorded by a Diplomatist who took an active part in the events of the time. By The Right Hon. Sir Ernest Satow, G.C.M.G., British Minister, Peking, 1900-5; Formerly Secretary to the British Legation at Tokio. With Illustrations. Demy 8vo. 32s. net.

In Farthest Burma.

The Record of an Arduous Journey of Exploration & Research through the Unknown Frontier Territory of Burma & Tibet. By Captain F. Kingdon Ward, B.A., F.R.G.S. With Illustrations & Maps.

Demy 8vo. 25s. net.

The Life and Explorations of
Frederick Stanley Arnot.

The Authorised Biography of a Zealous Missionary, Intrepid Explorer & Self-denying Benefactor amongst the Natives of the Dark Continent. By Ernest Baker. With many Illustrations & a Map. Demy 8vo.

12s. 6d. net.

In Unknown China.

A Record of the Observations, Adventures & Experiences of a Pioneer Missionary during a prolonged sojourn amongst the wild & unknown Nosu tribe of Western China. By S. Pollard, Author of "In Tight Corners in China," &c. &c. Many Illustrations. Two Maps. Demy 8vo.

25s. net.

Among the Ibos of Nigeria.

An Account of the Curious & Interesting Habits, Customs & Beliefs of a Little Known African People by one who has for many years lived amongst them on close & intimate terms. By G. T. Basden, M.A., F.R.G.S. With 37 Illustrations & a Map. Demy 8vo. 25s. net.

Second Edition.

Unexplored New Guinea.

A Record of the Travels, Adventures & Experiences of a Resident Magistrate amongst the Head-Hunting Savages & Cannibals of the Unexplored Interior of New Guinea. By Wilfred N. Beaver, with an Introduction by A. C. Haddon, M.A., Sc.D., F.R.S. With 24 Illustrations & 4 Maps. Demy 8vo. 25s. net.

Modern Whaling and Bear-Hunting.

A Record of Present-day Whaling with Up-to-date Appliances in many Parts of the World, & of Bear & Seal Hunting in the Arctic Regions. By W. G. Burn Murdoch, F.R.S.G.S. With 110 Illustrations.

Demy 8vo, 25s. net.

Third Edition

Prehistoric Man & His Story.

A Sketch of the History of Mankind from the Earliest Times. By Prof. G.F. Scott Elliot, M.A. (Cantab), B.Sc.(Edin.), F.R.S.E., F.L.S., F.R.G.S. With 56 Illustrations.

10s. 6d. net.

SEELEY, SERVICE & CO. LTD.


The Last of the Shoguns
Tokugawa Yoshinobu (Keiki)


A DIPLOMAT IN JAPAN THE INNER HISTORY OF THE CRITICAL YEARS IN THE EVOLUTION OF JAPAN WHEN THE PORTS WERE OPENED AND THE MONARCHY RESTORED, RECORDED BY A DIPLOMATIST WHO TOOK AN ACTIVE PART IN THE EVENTS OF THE TIME, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF HIS PERSONAL EXPERIENCES DURING THAT PERIOD BY THE RIGHT HON. SIR ERNEST SATOW G.C.M.G., LL.D., D.C.L.; British Minister at Peking 1900-05; Formerly Secretary of the British Legation at Tokio WITH ILLUSTRATIONS AND PLANS LONDON SEELEY, SERVICE & CO. LIMITED 38 GREAT RUSSELL STREET 1921

PRINTED IN GREAT BRITAIN BY
THE DUNEDIN PRESS LIMITED, EDINBURGH


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

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