Time in a Tea Crate

Více o knize

Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Japan, the narrative follows Louis Suzor, a Parisian entrepreneur who introduces the motorcar to a burgeoning Yokohama. Drawing from his great-grandfather's memoir, journal, and family tales, the author captures Suzor's adventurous spirit amidst historical events. The book intertwines personal anecdotes with the era's cultural landscape, including early automobiles, Siberian fur trappers, and significant natural disasters, exploring themes of resilience, family bonds, and the pursuit of dreams in challenging times.