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A biography of diplomat William Smith Clark, an exponent of the modernization of Japan in the nineteenth century and founder of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.

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Well researched and poignantly written, Maki's memorable biography provides fresh insight into the enduring popularity of Clark and his seminal contribution to modern Japan. -- Brett L. Walker, Montana State University, from the foreword

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Part 1 Foreword Part 2 Preface Chapter 3 The Man and the Families Chapter 4 The Making of an Academician Chapter 5 The Civil War: An Interlude Chapter 6 Massachusetts Agricultural College Chapter 7 The Road to Hokkaido Chapter 8 Sapporo Agricultural College Chapter 9 The Work of Three Men Chapter 10 Voyage Home Chapter 11 From MAC to the Floating College Chapter 12 "Clark & Bothwell" Chapter 13 Death and Heritage

A Yankee in Hokkaido The Life of William Smith

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      Publisher: Lexington Books
      Publication Date: 06/11/2002
      ISBN13: 9780739104170, 978-0739104170
      ISBN10: 0739104179

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A biography of diplomat William Smith Clark, an exponent of the modernization of Japan in the nineteenth century and founder of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.

      Trade Review
      Well researched and poignantly written, Maki's memorable biography provides fresh insight into the enduring popularity of Clark and his seminal contribution to modern Japan. -- Brett L. Walker, Montana State University, from the foreword

      Table of Contents
      Part 1 Foreword Part 2 Preface Chapter 3 The Man and the Families Chapter 4 The Making of an Academician Chapter 5 The Civil War: An Interlude Chapter 6 Massachusetts Agricultural College Chapter 7 The Road to Hokkaido Chapter 8 Sapporo Agricultural College Chapter 9 The Work of Three Men Chapter 10 Voyage Home Chapter 11 From MAC to the Floating College Chapter 12 "Clark & Bothwell" Chapter 13 Death and Heritage

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