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

Title: Daughters of the Samurai: A Journey from East to West and Back Author: Janice P Nimura ISBN: 9780393077995 Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company Published: 2015 Binding: Hardcover Language: English Condition: Used: Near Fine Excellent, unmarked copy with little wear and tight binding. We ship in recyclable American-made mailers. 100% money-back guarantee on all orders. F 1624565 Publisher Description: 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 ambassadors--Sutematsu Yamakawa, Shige Nagai, and Ume Tsuda--grew up as typical American schoolgirls. Upon their arrival in San Francisco they became celebrities, their travels and traditional