Publisher's Synopsis
This book is a memoir of the American missionary Isaac Dooman, recounting his experiences living and working in Japan in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Dooman's vivid descriptions of Japanese culture, society, and religion offer readers a unique perspective on this fascinating country as it underwent profound social and political change. This book will be of interest to anyone interested in the history of Christian missions and the encounter between different cultures.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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