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The Japanese In America (1872)

The Japanese In America (1872)

Charles Lanman

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
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Poesía
ISBN:
9781437320220
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The Japanese In America is a book written by Charles Lanman in 1872, which provides a comprehensive account of the Japanese people’s experiences in the United States during the mid-19th century. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of the Japanese-American experience.The first chapter provides a historical overview of Japan, its culture, and its people. The subsequent chapters delve into the Japanese’s first encounters with Americans and their gradual assimilation into American society. Lanman also discusses the Japanese’s contributions to American art, literature, and science during this period.The book also touches upon the political and social climate of the time, including the discrimination and racism faced by the Japanese in America. Lanman examines the impact of these prejudices on the Japanese people and their efforts to overcome them.Throughout the book, Lanman provides detailed descriptions of Japanese customs, traditions, and beliefs, giving readers a unique insight into their way of life. He also includes numerous illustrations and photographs to accompany his writing.Overall, The Japanese In America is a fascinating account of a significant period in Japanese-American history, offering readers a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of the Japanese people as they navigated a new and unfamiliar culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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