""A Quarter of a Century in the Island Empire: Or The Progress of a Mission in Japan"" is a book written by L.H. Pierson in 1899. The book chronicles Pierson's experiences as a missionary in Japan for 25 years, from 1874 to 1899. Pierson describes the challenges and successes he faced in spreading Christianity and establishing churches in Japan during a time of great cultural and political change. The book also provides insights into Japanese society and culture during this period, including the influence of Buddhism and Confucianism on daily life. Overall, ""A Quarter of a Century in the Island Empire"" offers a unique perspective on the history of Japan and the role of Christian missionaries in the country's development.""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.
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