Diary of Richard Cocks V1: Cape-Merchant in the English Factory in Japan, 1615-1622 is a historical account of the daily life and experiences of Richard Cocks, an English merchant who worked in the English Factory in Japan during the early 17th century. The book is a compilation of Cocks' personal diary entries, which provide a glimpse into the social, economic, and political conditions of Japan during that time. The diary entries cover a range of topics, including Cocks' interactions with the Japanese people, his business dealings, the arrival of the Dutch and Portuguese in Japan, and the political tensions between the English and the Japanese. The book is a valuable resource for historians and scholars interested in the early modern period of Japanese history, as well as for anyone interested in the experiences of early English merchants in Japan.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.