The Teahouse Fire is a portrait of one of the most fascinating places and times in all of history -- Japan as it opens its doors to the West. We see it all through the eyes of Aurelia Bernard, an American orphan in 1866 Kyoto. Taking shelter in the beautiful and mysterious Baishan teahouse, Aurelia meets Shin Yukako, daughter of Kyoto's most important tea master and one of the first women to openly teach the sacred ceremony known as the Way of Tea. The Shin family adopts Aurelia, and assists and protects her as she ...
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The Teahouse Fire is a portrait of one of the most fascinating places and times in all of history -- Japan as it opens its doors to the West. We see it all through the eyes of Aurelia Bernard, an American orphan in 1866 Kyoto. Taking shelter in the beautiful and mysterious Baishan teahouse, Aurelia meets Shin Yukako, daughter of Kyoto's most important tea master and one of the first women to openly teach the sacred ceremony known as the Way of Tea. The Shin family adopts Aurelia, and assists and protects her as she navigates a culture that is not always accepting of outsiders. In return, Aurelia aids in Yukako's crusade to preserve the tea ceremony from the pressures of an era of radical change.
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Add this copy of The Teahouse Fire to cart. $19.99, good condition, Sold by The Yard Sale Store rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Narrowsburg, NY, UNITED STATES, published 2007 by Findaway World Llc.
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Good. PLAYAWAY. Reliable and Presentable PLAYAWAY EDITION withdrawn from the library collection with some library sticker and marking. Digital audio player already pre-loaded audio book. PLAYAWAY IS EASY TO USE! Just plug in the earphones, press the power button ON and begin to listen and enjoy. This PLAYAWAY comes in the frosted video box style playaway packaging with original printed artwork inserted. Included is an earphone and new battery. So convenient. Light weight with a powerful purpose. Take along on your next journey! Makes a sensitive get well gift! Enjoy the convenience and versatility for all your travel and leisure needs.
Add this copy of The Teahouse Fire: Library Edition to cart. $19.99, good condition, Sold by Meadeco Media rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from VINE GROVE, KY, UNITED STATES, published 2007 by Highbridge Co.
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Good. Size: 4x1x8; UNABRIDGED PLAYAWAY AUDIO PLAYER IN PROTECTIVE LIBRARY CASE WITH LIBRARY MARKINGS. REQUIRES ONE AAA BATTERY AND EARBUDS (NOT INCLUDED).
