Matthew Calbraith Perry

""Matthew Calbraith Perry: A Typical American Naval Officer"" is a biography of one of the most influential figures in American naval history. Written by William Elliot Griffis, the book chronicles the life and career of Matthew Calbraith Perry, who is best known for his role in opening up Japan to the Western world in the mid-19th century.The book begins with Perry's early life and education, including his time at the United States Naval Academy. It then follows his career as a naval officer, which included service in the Mexican-American War and the Second Seminole War. The bulk of the book, however, focuses on Perry's mission to Japan, which he undertook in the 1850s.Griffis describes in detail Perry's negotiations with the Japanese government, which ultimately led to the signing of the Treaty of Kanagawa in 1854. This treaty opened up two Japanese ports to American ships and marked the beginning of Japan's modernization and its emergence as a world power.Throughout the book, Griffis portrays Perry as a typical American naval officer of his time, with a strong sense of duty and patriotism. He also highlights Perry's role in expanding American influence in the Pacific and in shaping American foreign policy.Overall, ""Matthew Calbraith Perry: A Typical American Naval Officer"" is a well-researched and engaging biography that sheds light on a fascinating period in American and Japanese history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.