Letters From The Land Of The Rising Sun (1894)

Letters From The Land Of The Rising Sun is a book written by Henry Spencer Palmer and published in 1894. The book is a collection of letters that Palmer wrote to his family and friends during his travels in Japan. Palmer was an American journalist who visited Japan in the late 19th century, a time when Japan was undergoing significant changes and modernization.The letters in the book provide a detailed and personal account of Palmer's experiences and observations of Japanese culture and society during his travels. He writes about his encounters with Japanese people, their customs, traditions, and beliefs, as well as his impressions of the country's landscapes, cities, and architecture.Palmer also discusses the political and economic situation in Japan at the time, including the impact of Western influence on the country's development. He provides insights into the Japanese government, education system, and military, as well as the country's relationship with neighboring countries such as China and Russia.Overall, Letters From The Land Of The Rising Sun offers a fascinating glimpse into Japan during a pivotal period in its history, as seen through the eyes of an American journalist. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Japanese history, culture, and society.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.