""A Son of Satsuma: Or With Perry in Japan"" is a historical fiction novel written by Kirk Munroe and first published in 1901. The story follows the adventures of a young Japanese boy named Genji, who is born into a samurai family in the province of Satsuma during the mid-19th century. When Commodore Matthew Perry and his American fleet arrive in Japan in 1853, Genji becomes fascinated by the foreigners and their advanced technology.As Genji grows...
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