Things Japanese - Being Notes on Various Subjects Connected With Japan

This 1890 book, organised alphabetically by topic, gives an affectionate account of aspects of fast-disappearing Japanese culture.

List of contents

Preface; Introductory chapter; Postscript; Index.

Summary

Basil Chamberlain (1850–1935) arrived in Japan in 1873, and was immediately fascinated by its traditions. Teaching English, at the same time he studied the Japanese language, becoming a professor at Tokyo University. This 1890 book, organised alphabetically by topic, gives an affectionate account of aspects of fast-disappearing Japanese culture.

Product details

• Authors: Basil Hall Chamberlain
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 17.07.2014
• EAN: 9781108073851
• ISBN: 978-1-108-07385-1
• No. of pages: 418
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous