Summer Greetings From Japan (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Walter Lorenzo Sheldon

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1331412595 ISBN 13 : 9781331412595

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Travel letters that bring 19th-century Japan to life through one observer’s eyes.

This edition compiles a vivid, diary‑style journey filled with temples, landscapes, everyday life, and candid impressions from a wary traveler who seeks understanding and connection across cultures.

In these pages, the narrator traverses cities and countryside, witnesses storms, and observes schools, prisons, and markets. The tone blends curiosity with humility as he reflects on religion, education, relief efforts, and the daily moments that reveal a country in transition. The writing captures sights and sounds—from temple bells and gilded roofs to busy streets, rice fields, and classroom life—while pausing to question assumptions and share personal reactions.
What you’ll experience

• Real-time observations of temples, architecture, and natural scenery
• Encounters with varied institutions, from schools to a historic prison, told with context and reflection
• Moments of cultural exchange, humor, and thoughtful comparison between Japan and the narrator’s own world
• Personal travel details, daily rhythms, meals, weather, and travel plans

Ideal for readers of travel memoirs and historical journalism who want a window into Japan as seen through a curious visitor’s eyes, with enough detail to feel present in the moment.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1331412595
• ISBN 13: 9781331412595
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 166
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