Just Before The Dawn: The Life And Work Of Ninomiya Sontoku

By Robert Cornell Armstrong

Book Overview

""Just Before The Dawn: The Life And Work Of Ninomiya Sontoku"" is a biographical book written by Robert Cornell Armstrong. The book provides a detailed account of the life and work of Ninomiya Sontoku, a prominent figure in Japanese history known for his contributions to agriculture, education, and social welfare. The book explores Sontoku's early life, his struggles with poverty and illness, and his eventual rise to prominence as a successful farmer and educator. It also delves into his philosophy and teachings, which emphasized the importance of hard work, self-improvement, and community service. The book draws on a variety of primary and secondary sources, including Sontoku's own writings and the accounts of his contemporaries, to provide a comprehensive and engaging portrait of this influential figure. Overall, ""Just Before The Dawn"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in Japanese history, agriculture, education, or social welfare.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: 1430473924
• ISBN13: 9781430473923
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"