William Adams (1564-1620) was the first Englishman to reach Japan, arriving on a Dutch ship at Bungo (a principality containing present day Usuki City) in May 1600. After a summons by the Emperor at Osaka, imprisonment and interrogation, he was…
Song Lyrics (descriptions and parodies) by Charles R. Thatcher about Otago. Cover shows the price is one shilling. The songster was published and printed by Joseph Mackay. Music is not provided, but a note regarding what tune the song should be sung…