Project Gutenberg 2014-09-07 Public domain in the USA. 336 Cocks, Richard 1624 Thompson, Edward Maunde, Sir 1840 1929 Thompson, E. M. (Edward Maunde), Sir Thompson, E. Maunde (Edward Maunde), Sir Diary of Richard Cocks, Volume 1 Cape-Merchant in the English Factory in Japan, 1615-1622, with Correspondence Produced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Diary of Richard Cocks, Volume 1" by Richard Cocks is a historical account written in the early 17th century. The book offers an insightful diary chronicling the experiences of Richard Cocks, who served as a cape-merchant in the English factory established in Japan from 1615 to 1622. It illustrates the trials and tribulations of the English traders during their significant yet ultimately unsuccessful venture into Japanese trade, exploring themes of cross-cultural interaction, rivalry with Dutch traders, and the socio-political dynamics of Japan during this historical period. At the start of the narrative, the author introduces the context of the English trading settlement in Japan, discussing its location in Firando and the challenges it faces amidst competition from the Dutch. The initial entries detail daily activities, trading endeavors, and interactions with local Japanese officials, reflecting an earnest attempt to foster trade relations. Cocks records significant events including political upheavals, the shifting power dynamics among Japanese leaders, and personal dealings with local dignitaries, providing a vivid snapshot of life in early 17th-century Japan. The diary quickly establishes Cocks as a diligent yet sometimes contentious figure navigating a complex landscape of economic and cultural exchange. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en East India Company -- Early works to 1800 Cocks, Richard, -1624 -- Diaries Adams, William, 1564-1620 British -- Japan -- History -- 17th century Great Britain -- Commerce -- Japan -- Early works to 1800 Japan -- Commerce -- Great Britain -- Early works to 1800 G Text Category: Biographies Category: History - Other Category: History - European Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) 973087 2025-07-19T03:33:29.777950 text/html 981602 2024-10-24T10:34:40 text/html 418909 2025-07-19T03:33:44.726906 application/epub+zip 431618 2025-07-19T03:33:32.068955 application/epub+zip 385089 2025-07-19T03:33:30.885985 application/epub+zip 738709 2025-07-19T03:33:52.459829 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 628483 2025-07-19T03:33:43.335890 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 582225 2022-09-21T09:34:13.071956 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 764070 2025-07-19T03:33:26.365954 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 744164 2024-10-24T10:34:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19821 2025-07-19T03:33:52.616818 application/rdf+xml 8382 2025-07-19T03:33:31.064937 image/jpeg 2056 2025-07-19T03:33:30.976946 image/jpeg 367360 2025-07-19T03:33:29.852984 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia