02205cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000290012624500230015526400510017830000470022933600260027633700260030233800360032850000310036450801920039552011460058753400450173365300530177885600430183199900170187456297UtSlPG20260610134310.0mcr n260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a01012914  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDS1 aVan Bergen, R.q(Robert)12aA Boy of Old Japan 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2018  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2018-01-03  aProduced by MFR, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive)  a"A Boy of Old Japan" by R. Van Bergen is a historical novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story offers a glimpse into Japan during a transformative period, focusing on a young samurai boy navigating the complex social and political changes of his nation. The narrative explores themes of loyalty, cultural customs, and the clash of tradition with the encroaching influence of Western powers.  The opening of the book establishes a historical backdrop for the tale, emphasizing that Japan had been in a state of isolation for over two centuries, disconnected from the rest of the world until the mid-19th century. It describes how the samurai class maintained strict social orders, while the narrative introduces the main character, a young boy named Kano, who is poised to take on the expectations of a samurai. As Kano prepares for significant ceremonial events that mark his coming of age, he is steeped in traditions that prioritize duty, loyalty, and self-discipline. The stage is set for an adventure that intertwines personal growth with Japan's broader cultural awakening. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aJapan -- Social life and customs -- 19th century40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56297  c97128d97128