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The Samurai
The Samurai
Author: Shusaku Endo, Van C. Gessel (Translator)
 In the 17th Century, a Japanese trade delegation travels to Mexico accompanied by Father Velasco, a Franciscan missionary acting as interpreter. On the way he converts them, using the argument that this will assure the success of their mission. It doesn't and on their return to Japan they are persecuted for their new faith.
ISBN-13: 9780811213462
ISBN-10: 0811213463
Publication Date: 4/1997
Pages: 272
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Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio CD
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The book is excellent-not easily put down. Endo, a Nobel Laureate, is a master. Now I go on to "Silence", another of his widely acclaimed works. Regards, RJR


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