Account of a Japanese Romance (1849)

""Account of a Japanese Romance"" is a book written by William W. Turner in 1849. The book is a narrative of Turner's experiences in Japan, where he fell in love with a Japanese woman named O Yama, who was a member of a samurai family. The book describes their courtship, the challenges they faced due to cultural differences, and their eventual separation when Turner had to leave Japan. The book also provides a detailed account of Japanese culture, society, and customs during the mid-19th century. It is a fascinating and unique perspective on Japan during this time period and a touching love story.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.