A Sketch Of The Life Of Reverend Joseph Hardy Neesima: President Of Doshisha University, Kyoto

By Jerome Dean Davis

Book Overview

""A Sketch Of The Life Of Reverend Joseph Hardy Neesima: President Of Doshisha University, Kyoto"" is a biographical book written by Jerome Dean Davis in 1894. The book chronicles the life of Reverend Joseph Hardy Neesima, who was a prominent figure in the field of education in Japan during the late 19th century. Neesima was born in Japan in 1843, and as a young boy, he was sent to study in the United States. There, he converted to Christianity and became a minister. He returned to Japan in 1874 and founded Doshisha University in Kyoto, which became one of the most prestigious universities in the country. The book provides a detailed account of Neesima's life, including his struggles as a young boy in Japan, his experiences in the United States, and his work as a minister and educator in Japan. It also explores the cultural and political climate of Japan during the time period, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the challenges Neesima faced in his efforts to bring western-style education to Japan. Overall, ""A Sketch Of The Life Of Reverend Joseph Hardy Neesima"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of Japan or the development of education in the country.""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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164550233
• ISBN13: 9781164550235
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"