Bøger af Edward Greey

""The Bear-Worshippers of Yezo and the Island of Karafuto (Saghalin) or the Adventures of the Jewett Family and Their Friend Oto Nambo"" is a book written by Edward Greey. It tells the story of the Jewett family and their friend Oto Nambo, who embark on an adventure to explore the remote regions of Yezo and Karafuto, two islands located in the northern part of Japan. The book delves into the culture and traditions of the Ainu people, the indigenous inhabitants of Yezo, who were known for their bear-worshipping practices. The Jewett family and Oto Nambo encounter various challenges on their journey, including harsh weather conditions and dangerous encounters with wild animals. However, they also experience moments of wonder and awe as they witness the natural beauty of the islands. The book provides a fascinating insight into the history and geography of these remote regions, as well as the unique customs and beliefs of the Ainu people. Overall, ""The Bear-Worshippers of Yezo and the Island of Karafuto (Saghalin) or the Adventures of the Jewett Family and Their Friend Oto Nambo"" is a captivating tale of exploration and discovery, set against the backdrop of a fascinating and little-known corner of the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Devoted for the most part, to the tales and stories of Tokyo, old Edo. Covers the Theatre, God Fox, Legend of Rain, Noh Theater, and more. Edward Greey was an early American resident of Yedo, and also wrote several other titles on Japan. Originally published in 1883.