Kase Etsuki, or the Retainer Restored: A Memoir (1894)

Kase Etsuki, Or The Retainer Restored: A Memoir is a historical book written by John Cary Ambler in 1894. The book narrates the story of Kase Etsuki, a Japanese retainer who served the Tokugawa Shogunate during the Edo period. The memoir is based on the personal accounts of Kase Etsuki, who was a samurai and a loyal retainer to the Tokugawa clan.The book provides an insight into the life of samurais during the Edo period and their loyalty towards their masters. The story revolves around Kase Etsuki's life, his rise to power, and his eventual downfall. The book also sheds light on the political and social conditions prevalent during the Edo period in Japan.The author, John Cary Ambler, was an American diplomat who served in Japan during the Meiji period. He was deeply interested in Japanese history and culture and wrote several books on the subject. In this book, he has used his knowledge and research to present a detailed and accurate account of Kase Etsuki's life.Overall, Kase Etsuki, Or The Retainer Restored: A Memoir is an informative and engaging book that provides a glimpse into the life of samurais during the Edo period in Japan. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Japanese history and culture.This Book Is In English.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.