Sylvia Seabury: Or the Yankees in Japan (1866)

Sylvia Seabury: Or The Yankees In Japan is a novel written by Harry Hazel and published in 1866. The story follows the adventures of Sylvia Seabury, a young American woman who travels to Japan with her father, a wealthy merchant. Along the way, she meets a group of American sailors who are also visiting Japan, and together they explore the country and encounter various cultural differences and challenges.As Sylvia and her companions navigate the unfamiliar landscape of Japan, they must confront their own prejudices and assumptions about the people and customs they encounter. Along the way, they also become embroiled in a political conspiracy involving a group of Japanese nationalists who seek to expel all foreigners from their country.The novel is notable for its vivid descriptions of Japanese culture and society during the Meiji period, as well as its portrayal of the interactions between Americans and Japanese during this time. It also explores themes of cultural exchange, imperialism, and the clash of civilizations.Overall, Sylvia Seabury: Or The Yankees In Japan is a fascinating historical novel that offers a unique perspective on the early years of Japan's modernization and its relationship with the Western world.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.