Sword of the Samurai: Adventure Stories from Japan

Sword of the Samurai: Adventure Stories from Japan by Kimmel, Eric A. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780064421317.

The way of the Warrior The samurai warriors of ancient Japan were taught to fight with their hearts and minds as well as with their swords. But even the best of training doesnt prepare a samurai for every situation... A lone samurai is attacked by two Ronin--can he keep his head and come out of it alive? Can a samurai with a reputation for being unlucky to defeat a ferocious dragon and regain his honor? A brave girl fights tradition to learn swordmanship, but can she master the arts of the samurai?