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100	1		_aVan Bergen, R. _q(Robert)
245	1	2	_aA Boy of Old Japan
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2018
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2018-01-03
508			_aProduced by MFR, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520			_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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aJapan -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56297
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