The four Corners in Japan

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Blanchard, Amy Ella, 1856-1926

Contributor:

Smith, Wuanita, 1866-1959

Series:

The Corner series

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Four Corners in Japan" by Amy Ella Blanchard is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. This work follows the journey of Miss Helen Corner and her two nieces, Nan and Mary Lee, as they embark on an enriching adventure to Japan, learning about the culture and sights along the way. Their travels include various stops, starting with a visit to Honolulu before they dive deeper into the fascinating world of Japan, encountering its customs, landscapes, and people. The opening of the narrative introduces Miss Helen Corner, who is inspired by a "migratory fever" to travel to Japan, prompting an excited discussion with her nieces. They plan to make the trip by way of California and express their anticipation for Japan's cherry blossoms. The beginning sets the stage for their journey, revealing their dynamic family relationships and their eagerness to explore the landscapes and cultures they will encounter. As they prepare for their adventure, the story hints at the cultural discoveries awaiting them, such as the intricate customs, the beauty of nature, and the relationships they will build during their travels. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Nicole Pasteur and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 80.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2014-04-28