At The Emperor's Wish: A Tale Of The New Japan (1905)

At The Emperor�������s Wish: A Tale Of The New Japan is a novel written by Oscar King Davis and published in 1905. The story is set in Japan during the Meiji period, a time of great change and modernization in the country. The novel follows the life of a young American man named John Stoddard, who travels to Japan to work as a journalist.Stoddard is fascinated by the culture and customs of Japan, and he quickly becomes involved in the political and social issues of the time. He meets and falls in love with a young Japanese woman named Yuki, who is also interested in the changes happening in her country. Together, they witness the transformation of Japan from a feudal society to a modern nation.The novel explores themes of cultural identity, love, and the clash between tradition and modernity. It also provides a glimpse into the political and social issues of Japan during the Meiji period, including the struggle for power between the emperor and the ruling class.Overall, At The Emperor�������s Wish: A Tale Of The New Japan is a compelling and insightful novel that offers a unique perspective on a pivotal period in Japanese history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Japanese culture, history, and society.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.