| Commodore Matthew Perry and the Perry Expedition to Japan Contributor(s): Wittner, David G. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1404226451 ISBN-13: 9781404226456 Publisher: PowerKids Press OUR PRICE: $36.36 Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats Published: August 2005 Annotation: U.S. naval officer Commodore Matthew Perry journeyed to Japan in 1853-54 on behalf of the U.S. government. Perry's mission was to reestablish diplomatic and trade relations with the long-isolated Asian shogun, through force and intimidation if necessary. The American government hoped to exploit the riches of the Far East. Perry's mission was a success, and the United States became a leader in international trade. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2003015516 |
| Series: Library of American Lives and Times (Hardcover) |
| Physical Information: 0.49" H x 6.96" W x 9.86" (1.07 lbs) 112 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 84132 Reading Level: 8.4 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 3.0 |