RISE AS A MODERN POWER

Rise As a Modern Power

Rise As a Modern Power

Entwined in the limpid arms of the great Pacific Ocean lies a clustering chain of over three thousand islands, called by its ancient inhabitants -- from its fancied resemblance to a dragon-fly -- “Siet-Eish-Ieu,” -- the “Dragon-Fly Land.” Also, owing to its position in the extreme East, it has been named “Dai Nippon,” or “Birthplace of the Sun.” Previous article    Next article From General Nelson A. Miles Thrilling Stories of The Russian-Japanese War, 1904

Rise As a Modern Power