by Blumberg, Rhoda.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Published by : HarperCollins, (New York :) Physical details: 80 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm. Subject(s): Nakahama, Manjirō, --1827-1898. | Japan --History --19th century. | Japan --Relations --United States. | United States --Relations --Japan. Year : 2000
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01. English Non Fiction
| Location | Collection | Call Number | Status | Date Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stonepark Intermediate School | BIOGRAPHY | BIOGRAPHY / Manjiro | Available |
In 1841, rescued by an American whaler after a terrible shipwreck leaves him and his four companions castaways on a remote island, fourteen-year-old Manjiro learns new laws and customs as he becomes the first Japanese person to set foot in the United States.