![A Daughter of the Samurai: How a Daughter of Feudal Japan, Living Hundreds of Years in One Generation, Became a Modern American [Hardcover] Etsu Inagaki Sugimoto](https://vintagebookshoppe.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/A-Daughter-of-the-Samurai-How-a-Daughter-of-Feudal-Japan-Living-Hundreds-of-Years-in-One-Generation-Became-a-Modern-A-0804801363.jpg)
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This compelling autobiography offers a rare glimpse into the life of a Japanese woman who bridged the feudal and modern eras. Etsu Inagaki Sugimoto’s memoir, “A Daughter of the Samurai,” recounts her extraordinary journey from a childhood steeped in the traditions of the samurai class to her eventual embrace of Western culture as an American citizen. Born in 1873, Sugimoto witnessed the tumultuous transition of Japan from an isolated feudal society to a rapidly modernizing nation. Her vivid descriptions of the intricate customs, rigid social hierarchies, and profound cultural shifts of the Meiji era provide an invaluable historical record. Beyond its historical significance, Sugimoto’s narrative is a poignant exploration of identity, resilience, and the challenges of navigating vastly different worlds. This well-loved copy, bearing the marks of its journey, invites readers to immerse themselves in a remarkable life story that transcends cultural boundaries and resonates with universal human experiences.
