America in the East: A Glance at Our History, Prospects, Problems, and Duties in the Pacific Ocean (1899)

America In The East: A Glance At Our History, Prospects, Problems, And Duties In The Pacific Ocean is a book written by William Elliot Griffis in 1899. The book provides a comprehensive overview of America's history, prospects, problems, and duties in the Pacific Ocean. Griffis examines the historical relationship between America and the East, including the colonization of Hawaii and the Philippines. He also discusses the economic and political factors that have shaped America's relationship with the East, including the growth of trade and the rise of Japan as a world power. In addition, the book explores the challenges facing America in the Pacific, such as the need for a strong navy and the importance of maintaining good relations with neighboring countries. Finally, Griffis argues that America has a duty to spread its values and culture to the East, and that this can be achieved through education and cultural exchange. Overall, America In The East is a fascinating historical document that provides valuable insights into America's role in the Pacific Ocean at the turn of the 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of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.