Daughters of the samurai a journey from East to West and back
"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."--Provided by publisher.
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| Language: | English |
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New York ; London :
W.W. Norton & Company,
[2015]
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| Edition: | First edition. |
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Table of Contents:
- Samurai daughter
- The war of the Year of the Dragon
- "A little leaven"
- "An expedition of practical observers"
- "Interesting strangers"
- Finding families
- Growing up American
- At Vassar
- The journey "home"
- Two weddings
- Getting along alone
- Alice in Tokyo
- Advances and retreats
- The Women's Home School of English
- Endings.
