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I thought that the central character is as resourceful a survivor as her father, the well-known Japanese painter Hokusai. The book makes a convincing case that she was responsible for many of the works credited to Hokusai. The afterword which details what scholars currently think makes Govier's case even stronger.
I was also interested to learn about a continuing Dutch presence in the early 19th century. I knew about Japan having a trade relationship with the Dutch beginning in the 17th century, ...more
I was also interested to learn about a continuing Dutch presence in the early 19th century. I knew about Japan having a trade relationship with the Dutch beginning in the 17th century, ...more
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