A Boy Of Old Japan (1901)

A Boy of Old Japan is a children's book written by Robert Van Bergen and originally published in 1901. The story follows the life of a young boy named Taro, who lives in ancient Japan during the time of the samurai. Taro is the son of a wealthy merchant and dreams of becoming a samurai himself. However, his father wants him to follow in his footsteps and become a successful businessman.Throughout the book, Taro learns about the customs and traditions of his country, including the importance of honor and loyalty. He is also taught the art of sword fighting and becomes skilled in the ways of the samurai. As he grows older, Taro faces many challenges, including a rival samurai who wishes to harm him and his family.Despite these obstacles, Taro remains determined to follow his dreams and become a samurai. With the help of his friends and family, he learns valuable life lessons and becomes a true warrior. A Boy of Old Japan is a timeless tale of courage, determination, and the power of the human spirit. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Japanese history and culture, as well as for children who love adventure stories.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.