REISS2 Reischauer, Haru Matsukata: SAMURAI AND SILK. A Japanese And American Heritage. 371 pp. A few b/w illustrations. 23x16 cm. Paper. GBP 15.00 Interesting account of family history from the mid-19th century onwards telling the story of Haru Reischauer's two grandfathers, one a provincial samurai who became a founding father of the Meiji government, the second, an entrepreneur who developed the silk trade with America. Subjects: History Available, as of: 19/08/2009 Was item 578 in printed List 150. Record produced by Hanshan Tang Books, www.hanshan.com. |