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Verbeck Of Japan, A Citizen Of No Country - William Elliot Griffis - Bog

- A Life Story Of Foundation Work Inaugurated By Guido Fridolin Verbeck (1900)

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Verbeck of Japan is a biography written by William Elliot Griffis that details the life and work of Guido Fridolin Verbeck, a Dutch-American missionary and educator who played a significant role in the modernization of Japan during the Meiji era. The book provides a comprehensive account of Verbeck's life, from his early years in the United States to his arrival in Japan as a young missionary in 1859. It chronicles Verbeck's efforts to establish a school system in Japan that would incorporate Western education and values, as well as his involvement in various social and political causes in the country. The book also delves into Verbeck's personal life, including his marriage to a Japanese woman and his eventual return to the United States. Overall, Verbeck of Japan is a fascinating account of one man's contributions to the history of Japan and the relationship between East and West.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781164102113
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 400
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x21 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 531 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 17. december 2024
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Verbeck of Japan is a biography written by William Elliot Griffis that details the life and work of Guido Fridolin Verbeck, a Dutch-American missionary and educator who played a significant role in the modernization of Japan during the Meiji era. The book provides a comprehensive account of Verbeck's life, from his early years in the United States to his arrival in Japan as a young missionary in 1859. It chronicles Verbeck's efforts to establish a school system in Japan that would incorporate Western education and values, as well as his involvement in various social and political causes in the country. The book also delves into Verbeck's personal life, including his marriage to a Japanese woman and his eventual return to the United States. Overall, Verbeck of Japan is a fascinating account of one man's contributions to the history of Japan and the relationship between East and West.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.

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