William B Cushing In The Far East A Civil War Naval Hero Abroad 18651869

"After sinking the Albermarle in the Civil War, Cushing commanded USS Maumie in Hong Kong, helping restore America's naval/commercial power in the Far East. By linking such aims to British policy, and courting Chinese and Japanese officials, he succeeded. In his letters to his fiancée, he brilliantly recorded his travels observations of people and places"--Provided by publisher.