The Motor Maids In Fair Japan
By Katherine Stokes
With Illustrations by Charles L. Wrenn
New York Hurst & Company Publishers
CONDITION:
Overall, the book is in Good condition. The covers and boards are Fair, showing bumped corners, significant edgewear, frayed cloth, significant rubbing, moderate scuffing, and minor soiling. The spine is Fair, with a bumped head and tail, darkening, moderate fraying, and significant rubbing. The hinges and joints are Good. The text block and pages are Good, with minor toning. The endpapers are Good, exhibiting light soiling, minor toning, and a price written. The plates and illustrations are Good.
ATTRIBUTES:
Illustrated edition. Hardcover. Bound in cloth over boards.
Page Count: 306
DESCRIPTION:
Katherine Stokes' 'The Motor Maids in Fair Japan' is a captivating juvenile fiction novel that follows a group of adventurous young women as they traverse through the cultural wonders of Japan in the early 20th century. The book is written in a descriptive and vivid style, immersing the reader in the sights and sounds of this exotic setting. Stokes demonstrates a keen eye for detail and a deep appreciation for Japanese culture, making the book not only an exciting adventure but also an educational journey.
The author, Katherine Stokes, was a prolific writer of juvenile fiction during her time, known for creating strong female characters who embarked on exciting travels and solved mysteries. Her books often combined adventure with cultural education, reflecting the popular fascination with travel and foreign lands in the early 1900s. Stokes' work is significant for its portrayal of independent young women at a time when societal expectations for women were often more restrictive.
This book holds literary significance as a prime example of early 20th-century juvenile travel fiction, a genre that played a role in shaping young readers' worldviews. Collectors of juvenile literature, early 20th-century travel narratives, or works by and about women will find this book particularly interesting for its engaging story, its historical context, and its representation of cultural exploration through the eyes of young female protagonists.
FLASHBACK TO 1913 WHEN THIS BOOK WAS PUBLISHED:
When this book was published in 1913, the world was on the precipice of massive change; the Balkan Wars raged, suffragettes like Katherine Stokes intensified their fight for voting rights, and Henry Ford's assembly line revolutionized industry. Igor Stravinsky's *The Rite of Spring* scandalized Paris, while Niels Bohr unveiled his groundbreaking atomic model, forever altering scientific understanding. The air crackled with both innovation and mounting international tensions, hinting at the tumultuous decade to come.
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