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Yoshida, Yuki Whispering Leaves in Grosvenor Square, 1936-37
Folkestone, Kent, United Kingdom Global Books, Limited 1998 1901903001 / 9781901903003 First Edition Thus Hardcover As New in As New dust jacket
Red Hardcover; Remainder Dot on Top; This charming memoir, first published in 1938, was written in English by Yuki Yosida, wife of Shigeru Yoshida the then Japanese Ambassador to the Court of St. James (later to become Japan's post-war prime minsiter of national reconstruction). It covers the years 1936-37 and includes fascinating observations on the diplomatic life and the round of receptions in London at the time, visits to the English countryside, her friendship with Mrs. Neville Chamberlain, visits to Scotland, as well as the coronation of King george VI. Of particular interest are the author's reminiscences of the visit to Britain of Prince and Princess Chichibu to represent the Emperor of Japan in May 1937.; 7685; Remainder; 8 7/8"H x 5 5/8"W
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