examples on how past events can effect a community. In 1954 on an island near Seattle, this

novel describes the trail of a Japanese American fisherman accused of murdering a white

colleague. The only one who can prove that the Japanese man, Kabou Miyanut, is innocent is his

wife's childhood love is still in love with her. The novel explores how this conflict interferes

This book takes place after World War II in a small town, filled with middle

class, hard working people. The people for the most past are fishermen or family farmers,

strawberry farms owned by a family were common. The people who lived in San Piedro were

mixed racially though. For the most part, the people were white, many of whom were of Bavarian

decent, and the other were common. The people who lived in San Piedro were mixed racially

though. For the most part, the people were white, many whom were of Bavarian decent, and

other were of Japanese decent. The Japanese in the town were looked down upon, and were not

considered citizens. They were also not permi

deported to a camp in Seattle, Washington, were they could be watched to make sure no

bluff at South Beach. Hatsue, carrying a garden shovel and a metal pail rusted through in its

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