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Matthew Calbraith Perry: A Typical American Naval Officer

By William Elliot Griffis
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The biography traces the subject’s life from childhood and naval apprenticeship through wartime service, voyages to Africa and the Mediterranean, anti‑piracy and anti‑slave trade operations, and shore duty devoted to scientific and engineering advances in steam propulsion, ordnance, and naval practice. It recounts command of squadrons in Mexican and Pacific waters and the culminating diplomatic expedition to Japan, and concludes with assessments of character, family, and legacy, drawing on official papers, personal correspondence, eyewitness testimony, and contemporary documents.

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William Elliot Griffis

William Elliot Griffis was an American author and educator known for his contributions to children's literature and cultural studies. He wrote extensively on various topics, including fairy tales from different cultures, as seen in his notable works such as "Japanese Fairy World" and "Korean Fairy Tales." Griffis also explored historical themes in his writings, exemplified by books like "Corea: The Hermit Nation" and "Matthew Calbraith Perry: A Typical American Naval Officer." His diverse body of work reflects a deep interest in both folklore and the historical narratives of nations, making him a significant figure in the literary heritage of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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