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Daughters of the Samurai: A Journey from East to West and Back,Used
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A New York Times Notable Book of 2015'Surprising and richly satisfying' (Megan Marshall); 'beautifully craftedsubtle, polished, and poised' (Stacy Schiff).In 1871, five young girls were sent by the Japanese government to the United States. Their mission: learn Western ways and return to help nurture a new generation of enlightened men to lead Japan.Raised in traditional samurai households during the turmoil of civil war, three of these unusual ambassadorsSutematsu Yamakawa, Shige Nagai, and Ume Tsudagrew up as typical American schoolgirls. Upon their arrival in San Francisco they became celebrities, their travels and traditional clothing exclaimed over by newspapers across the nation. As they learned English and Western customs, their American friends grew to love them for their high spirits and intellectual brilliance.The passionate relationships they formed reveal an intimate world of crosscultural fascination and connection. Ten years later, they returned to Japana land grown foreign to themdetermined to revolutionize womens education.Based on indepth archival research in Japan and in the United States, including decades of letters from between the three women and their American host families, Daughters of the Samurai is beautifully, cinematically written, a fascinating lens through which to view an extraordinary historical moment. Map; 8 pages of illustrations
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Daughters of the Samurai'? A: The main theme of 'Daughters of the Samurai' is the cross-cultural journey of five Japanese girls sent to the United States in 1871 to learn Western ways and return to Japan to reform women's education.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Daughters of the Samurai'? A: The author of 'Daughters of the Samurai' is Janice P. Nimura.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Daughters of the Samurai' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Daughters of the Samurai' have? A: 'Daughters of the Samurai' contains 336 pages.
- Q: When was 'Daughters of the Samurai' published? A: 'Daughters of the Samurai' was published on May 4, 2015.
- Q: Is 'Daughters of the Samurai' suitable for young readers? A: 'Daughters of the Samurai' is suitable for young adult readers and above, as it covers complex themes related to history and culture.
- Q: What kind of research did the author conduct for this book? A: The author conducted in-depth archival research in both Japan and the United States, utilizing letters and historical documents related to the three main women featured in the book.
- Q: Does 'Daughters of the Samurai' include illustrations? A: Yes, 'Daughters of the Samurai' includes 8 pages of illustrations that complement the narrative.
- Q: What accolades has 'Daughters of the Samurai' received? A: 'Daughters of the Samurai' was recognized as a New York Times Notable Book of 2015.
- Q: What is the target audience for 'Daughters of the Samurai'? A: 'Daughters of the Samurai' targets readers interested in women's history, cultural studies, and the evolution of education in Japan.