Treasure Flower

Treasure Flower

Ruth Louise Gaines

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
Materia
Poesía
ISBN:
9781437356441
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Treasure Flower: A Child of Japan is a children’s book written by Ruth Louise Gaines and published in 1916. The story follows the life of a young Japanese girl named Treasure Flower, who lives with her family in a small village. Treasure Flower is a curious and adventurous child who enjoys exploring the world around her. She learns about the customs and traditions of her culture, including the tea ceremony, flower arranging, and calligraphy. Throughout the book, Treasure Flower faces various challenges, including a devastating earthquake that destroys her village and separates her from her family. She also encounters a group of American missionaries who introduce her to Christianity and encourage her to attend school. Treasure Flower’s journey is one of self-discovery and personal growth as she navigates the changing world around her. The book provides readers with a glimpse into Japanese culture and society during the early 20th century. It also explores themes of family, friendship, and resilience. The story is beautifully illustrated with black and white drawings that capture the essence of Japanese life and culture. Overall, Treasure Flower: A Child of Japan is a charming and educational book that is sure to delight young readers.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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