This 1889 novel tells the story of a Creole girl who survives an extreme Louisiana hurricane. Rescued by a fisherman and his wife, the girl remembers only her name: Chita. The couple raises her as their own child. Meanwhile, Chita’s true father believes his daughter is dead. Years later, the two meet again . . . but under devastating circumstances.
About the author
Patrick Lafcadio Hearn (1850-1904), also known as Koizumi Yakumo, was born in Greece, raised in Ireland, spent years in America, and finally became a citizen of Japan. A journalist and translator, he played a major role in introducing Japanese culture to the West. His translations of Japanese fairy tales and ghost stories were especially influential.
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Language English ● Format EPUB ● Pages 210 ● ISBN 9781411450844 ● File size 0.1 MB ● Age 99-17 years ● Publisher Barnes & Noble ● Published 2011 ● Downloadable 24 months ● Currency EUR ● ID 5863617 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM
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