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A young Japanese woman, known as Miss Morning Glory, embarks on a transformative journey to the United States with her wealthy uncle. Arriving in San Francisco, she befriends the wife of a Japanese diplomat and immerses herself in American culture through minstrel shows and vaudeville. Taking charge of a local cigar shop in Chinatown, she begins to adapt to her new surroundings. Inspired by an encounter with an older poet, Morning Glory aspires to become a writer, offering readers a unique perspective on America through her experiences.
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The American Diary of a Japanese Girl, Yone Noguchi
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- Released
- 2021
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Yone Noguchi
- Publisher
- Mint Editions
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 144
- ISBN13
- 9781513135908
- Series
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- A young Japanese woman, known as Miss Morning Glory, embarks on a transformative journey to the United States with her wealthy uncle. Arriving in San Francisco, she befriends the wife of a Japanese diplomat and immerses herself in American culture through minstrel shows and vaudeville. Taking charge of a local cigar shop in Chinatown, she begins to adapt to her new surroundings. Inspired by an encounter with an older poet, Morning Glory aspires to become a writer, offering readers a unique perspective on America through her experiences.