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Kagetsu, Tadashi Jack, 1931-2006,

The Tree Trunk Can Be My Pillow The Biography of an Outstanding Japanese Canadian / Tadashi Jack Kagetsu ; introduction by Dr. Jordan Stanger-Ros. - 1 online resource (unpaged) : illustrations - Book collections on Project MUSE. .

Issued as part of book collections on Project MUSE.

Includes bibliographical references.

The hard life of a first born -- Getting started in a new land -- Early logging ventures -- A large-scale logging operation -- Life in a logging camp -- An unwanted partnership -- Personal life -- Maintaining Japanese traditions -- Education is a top priority -- A man of faith in action -- The Canadian Japanese Association -- Other activities in the community -- Participation in memorable events -- The Vimy pilgrimage and Berlin Olympics -- A great honour is savoured -- Pearl Harbor and its aftermath -- Our lives are changed forever -- Meager compensation for liquidated assets -- Starting a new life in the East -- The elder statesman is still active -- Life's sunset.

Open Access

ISBN: 9781550586138

Subjects--Personal Names:
Kagetsu, Eikichi.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Businesspeople--British Columbia--Biography.
Japanese--British Columbia--Biography.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
British Columbia--Biography.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Biographies.
Electronic books.
Electronic books.

LC Class. No.: F1089.7.J3 / K348 2017

Dewey Class. No.: 971.1/0049560092