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Nikkei farmer on the Nebraska plains : a memoir

Title
Nikkei farmer on the Nebraska plains : a memoir / Hisanori Kano ; introduced and edited by Tai Kreidler ; from a translation by Rose Yamamoto.
Author
Kano, Hisanori, 1889-1988.
Publication
Lubbock, Tex. : Texas Tech University Press, c2010.

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Additional Authors
  • Kreidler, Tai D.
  • Yamamoto, Rose.
Description
xxv, 203 p. : ill.; 24 cm.
Summary
"The memoir of Japanese-born Hisanori Kano, who immigrated to the United States in 1916 to learn and apply American agricultural practices on the Nebraska Plains. Ordained as an Episcopal minister and interned during WWII, Kano's memoir reveals how he adapted to a changing American culture and landscape"--Provided by publisher.
Series Statement
Plains histories
Uniform Title
Plains histories.
Subject
  • Japanese Americans > Nebraska > Biography
  • Japanese American farmers > Nebraska > Biography
  • Nebraska > History > 20th century
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
The early years, in Japan -- My journey to America -- The operation of my farm -- Why I became a priest in the Episcopal church -- The war in the Pacific -- I become a free man and return to Nebraska -- Retirement in Colorado -- Conclusion -- On the 200th anniversary of American independence : reflections by the author.
Call Number
IEA 10-6200
ISBN
  • 9780896726284 (hardcover : alk. paper)
  • 0896726282 (hardcover : alk. paper)
LCCN
2010009627
OCLC
YBP 2010009627
Author
Kano, Hisanori, 1889-1988.
Title
Nikkei farmer on the Nebraska plains : a memoir / Hisanori Kano ; introduced and edited by Tai Kreidler ; from a translation by Rose Yamamoto.
Imprint
Lubbock, Tex. : Texas Tech University Press, c2010.
Series
Plains histories
Plains histories.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Added Author
Kreidler, Tai D.
Yamamoto, Rose.
Research Call Number
IEA 10-6200
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