Message from wbanta

[Anonymous]

Miranda,
Thank you for the opportunity to take a closer look at the "Black Ships" and read a bit more about their advent and their effect on Japan. It was fascinating to see how the Japanese envisioned the "Barbarians" and both feared and admired them with a healthy sense of curiosity mixed in. I have to believe the feeling was mutural; however, the United States doubtless felt itself to be in a position of technological superiority. It was especially interesting to note that the Japanese envisioned Adams' fifteen year old son to be the model of filial piety.
Respectfully submitted,
Walt Banta