Under The Flag Of The Orient (1897)

Under The Flag Of The Orient is a novel by Marion Harland, first published in 1897. The story revolves around the life of a young American woman named Edith Percival, who travels to Japan with her father, a diplomat. The novel explores the cultural clash between the East and the West, and the challenges faced by Edith as she tries to adapt to the unfamiliar customs and traditions of Japan.As Edith navigates her way through the intricacies of Japanese society, she encounters a number of interesting characters, including a young Japanese woman named Yuki, who becomes her friend and confidante. Along the way, Edith also falls in love with a handsome Japanese man named Kenji, but their relationship is complicated by cultural differences and societal expectations.The novel is rich in detail and provides a fascinating glimpse into Japanese culture and society at the turn of the 20th century. Harland's vivid descriptions of the landscape, architecture, and customs of Japan transport the reader to a different time and place.Under The Flag Of The Orient is a compelling tale of love, culture, and identity, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of Japan.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.