The Samurai's Tale
Erik Christian Haugaard's The Samurai's Tale (1984) is a historical fantasy and feudal-Japan fiction novel. It takes readers to Japan in the Period of civil wars, 1480–1603. Readers will find themes of Samurai.
79 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 5 editions.
It runs to roughly 234 pages — 4–5 hours of reading at an average pace.
About The Samurai's Tale
In turbulent sixteenth-century Japan, orphaned Taro is taken in by a general serving the great warlord Takeda Shingen and grows up to become a samurai fighting for the enemies of his dead family.
Quick answers
Who wrote The Samurai's Tale?
The Samurai's Tale was written by Erik Christian Haugaard and first published in 1984.
What genre is The Samurai's Tale?
It is usually shelved as Historical Fantasy and Samurai & Feudal Japan.
How long is The Samurai's Tale?
The median edition has 234 pages, about 4–5 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Samurai's Tale?
Readers who like it often enjoy Night of the Ninjas, Dragon of the Red Dawn and Across the Nightingale Floor.
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