An English Girl In Japan

An English Girl In Japan

Ella M. Hart Bennett / Ella MHart Bennett

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Alpha Editions
Año de edición:
2021
Materia
Viajes y vacaciones
ISBN:
9789354841026
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A vivid spark from a bygone era, now reawakened for modern readers. An English Girl In Japan invites you to walk the streets of early twentieth-century Yokohama and Tokyo through the eyes of a thoughtful, observant British traveller.This travel memoir blends personal reflection with sharp cultural observation, offering a cross cultural narrative that feels intimate and immediate. The author’s voice frames daily life and customs with charm and clarity, portraying expatriate life in japan with both curiosity and restraint. Rich in detail, it stands as a classic piece of public domain travel writing, valuable to travel enthusiasts and classroom discussion alike for its lucid window onto a British observer in japan during the Edwardian era.Historically significant as a primary voice from the edwardian era setting, the book sits at the crossroads of travel writing and cultural reportage. Its precise, respectful gaze preserves a piece of british travel narratives for scholars and lay readers alike, while offering casual readers a doorway into a world that shaped modern perceptions of Japan. This edition isn’t mere reprinting; it is a restoration for today’s and future generations, careful to retain flavour without vanity.Out of print for decades, Alpha Editions now brings this work back as a collector’s item and a cultural treasure for lovers of literature, history, and the art of travel.

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