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LoC No.: 01012914

Title: A Boy of Old Japan

Note: Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by MFR, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)

Summary: "A Boy of Old Japan" by R. Van Bergen is a historical novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story offers a glimpse into Japan during a transformative period, focusing on a young samurai boy navigating the complex social and political changes of his nation. The narrative explores themes of loyalty, cultural customs, and the clash of tradition with the encroaching influence of Western powers. The opening of the book establishes a historical backdrop for the tale, emphasizing that Japan had been in a state of isolation for over two centuries, disconnected from the rest of the world until the mid-19th century. It describes how the samurai class maintained strict social orders, while the narrative introduces the main character, a young boy named Kano, who is poised to take on the expectations of a samurai. As Kano prepares for significant ceremonial events that mark his coming of age, he is steeped in traditions that prioritize duty, loyalty, and self-discipline. The stage is set for an adventure that intertwines personal growth with Japan's broader cultural awakening. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Van Bergen, R. (Robert)

EBook No.: 56297

Published: Jan 3, 2018

Downloads: 55

Language: English

Subject: Japan -- Social life and customs -- 19th century

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 01012914

Title: A Boy of Old Japan

Note: Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by MFR, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)

Summary: "A Boy of Old Japan" by R. Van Bergen is a historical novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story offers a glimpse into Japan during a transformative period, focusing on a young samurai boy navigating the complex social and political changes of his nation. The narrative explores themes of loyalty, cultural customs, and the clash of tradition with the encroaching influence of Western powers. The opening of the book establishes a historical backdrop for the tale, emphasizing that Japan had been in a state of isolation for over two centuries, disconnected from the rest of the world until the mid-19th century. It describes how the samurai class maintained strict social orders, while the narrative introduces the main character, a young boy named Kano, who is poised to take on the expectations of a samurai. As Kano prepares for significant ceremonial events that mark his coming of age, he is steeped in traditions that prioritize duty, loyalty, and self-discipline. The stage is set for an adventure that intertwines personal growth with Japan's broader cultural awakening. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Van Bergen, R. (Robert)

EBook No.: 56297

Published: Jan 3, 2018

Downloads: 55

Language: English

Subject: Japan -- Social life and customs -- 19th century

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.