semi biographical YA novel (probably out of print) called Young Mac of Fort Vancouver--I may have a copy but will have to SEARCH. In the 1930's a Japanese fishing boat washed up on the shores of Oregon. Hudson's Bay Company Factor, Dr. John McLoughlin fed and housed them for an entire winter while the boat was repaired at his expense.
Young Mac, a half-breed at Ft Vancouver, was fascinated by these fishermen who actually looked like him. He learned rudimentary Japanese from them. After schooling in England he became a trader for HBC, quit and sailed to Japan. He was there when Perry arrived.
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Date: 2007-12-20 04:41 pm (UTC)Young Mac, a half-breed at Ft Vancouver, was fascinated by these fishermen who actually looked like him. He learned rudimentary Japanese from them. After schooling in England he became a trader for HBC, quit and sailed to Japan. He was there when Perry arrived.
An idea worth looking into.