02266cam a22003133u 4500 5960 UtSlPG 20260610133146.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Little, Frances, 1863-1941 Little Sister Snow Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-08-16 Produced by Juliet Sutherland David Widger and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Little Sister Snow" by Frances Little is a novel written in the early 20th century. This poignant tale explores the life of a young Japanese girl named Yuki Chan, highlighting her experiences of childhood innocence, cultural expectations, and the struggles within the confines of her societal duties. The book offers readers a glimpse into the beauty and complexity of Japanese traditions while tackling themes of love, longing, and personal sacrifice. The story follows Yuki Chan as she transitions from a playful, carefree child in a quaint Japanese garden to a young woman facing the weight of adulthood and arranged marriage. As she develops feelings for an American boy, Dick Merrit, who visits her village, she grapples with her burgeoning emotions and the expectations placed upon her by her family and society. Yuki's life is painted with vivid imagery of her surroundings and the rich cultural practices, yet it is also tinged with the challenges of poverty and her desire for personal happiness. Throughout the narrative, Yuki struggles with the tension between her duty to her family and her dreams of love and freedom, making for a touching and reflective read for those interested in historical and cultural contexts. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Japan -- History -- Meiji period, 1868-1912 -- Fiction Yeto, Genjiro, 1867-1924 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5960 47983 47983