Show JAPAN the whole area of thee the empire ire is computed at square miles and MP tile the population is variously estimated at from 15 to 50 millions the islands are full fall of mountains and the coasts for the most part are steep rocky cliffs the in inhabitants are represented to be of middling size well made of fair complexion and civilized manners they have gold in the greatest abundance it being inexhaustible the entire roo roof f of th the e kings palace is covered with gold in ili the same manner as houses elsewhere are covered with lead the ceilings of the halls are of the same metal many of the apartments have small tables of pure gold considerably thick and the windows also have gold ornaments 6 |