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The Breath Of The Gods (1905)

The Breath Of The Gods (1905)

McCall, Sidney

Paperback

Fiction AnthologiesBuddhismFrench History

ISBN10: 1120731534
ISBN13: 9781120731531
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Nov 21 2009
Pages: 444
Weight: 1.30
Height: 0.90 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Breath of the Gods is a novel written by Sidney McCall and published in 1905. The story revolves around the life of a young American man named John Percyvale who travels to Japan in search of adventure and enlightenment. During his journey, he meets a beautiful Japanese woman named Orito who becomes his guide and companion. Together, they explore the country and its culture, encountering various challenges and obstacles along the way.As John and Orito delve deeper into the mysteries of Japan, they discover a secret society of martial artists known as the Breath of the Gods. This group is dedicated to preserving the ancient art of sword fighting and the spiritual teachings that accompany it. John becomes fascinated by their philosophy and begins to train with them, hoping to master their techniques and gain a deeper understanding of his own spirituality.However, John's journey is not without its dangers. He must navigate the treacherous political landscape of Japan, where tensions between the old ways and the new threaten to erupt into violence. He also faces personal challenges, including a growing attraction to Orito that threatens to complicate their relationship.The Breath of the Gods is a richly detailed and engaging novel that explores themes of spirituality, cultural exchange, and personal growth. It offers a unique perspective on Japan and its traditional martial arts, as well as a compelling story of adventure and romance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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