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Daughters of the Samurai: A Journey from East to West and Back

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Daughters of the Samurai: A Journey from East to West and Back

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2015

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Daughters of the Samurai: A Journey from East to West and Back

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Japan And United States • 19th century

Publication Year

2015

Publisher

W. W. Norton & Company

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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In Daughters of the Samurai: A Journey from East to West and Back, Janice P. Nimura explores the journey of three Japanese girls sent to America in the 19th century. They were tasked with learning Western ways to help modernize Japan upon their return, bridging cultural gaps and navigating the challenges of their unique cross-cultural experiences.

Informative

Nostalgic

Adventurous

Emotional

Inspirational

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Japan And United States • 19th century

Publication Year

2015

Publisher

W. W. Norton & Company

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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