A Daughter of the Samurai

This memoir recounts the life of a young Japanese girl born into a samurai family during the late 19th century. It explores her upbringing in a traditional household, her education, and the cultural expectations placed upon her. The narrative follows her journey as she navigates the challenges of maintaining her heritage while adapting to Western influences, particularly after moving to America. Through her experiences, the book provides a unique perspective on the intersection of Eastern and Western cultures during a time of significant change.

Published 1960

Binding of book is loose. Slight foxing and stains on front and back covers. Slight foxing and some fading on spine. Slight tanning and some foxing on top edge. Some tanning and foxing on fore and bottom edges. Moderate foxing on endpapers. Slight foxing on most pages with some annotations on some pages. Some tanning around margins of pages.

Condition: Well Read