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  • The Kojiki

    by Basil Hall Chamberlain ...
    Of all the mass of Japanese literature, which lies before us as the result of nearly twelve centuries of book-making, the most important Monument is the work entitled "Ko-ji-ki"1 or "Records of Ancient Matters," which was completed in A. D. 712. It is the most important because it has preserved for us more faithfully than any other book the mythology, the manners, the language, and the traditional ... Read more

    $8.69 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Aino Folk Tales

    by Basil Hall Chamberlain ...
    The Ainu are an ethnic minority in Japan, living primarily on the northernmost Japanese island of Hokkaidō. This is a collection of tales from their culture. Stories include, The Loves of the Thunder-Gods, Why Dogs cannot speak, The Owl and the Tortoise, The Man who Married the Bear-Goddess, The Man who was changed into a Fox, and The Rat Boy. ... Read more

    $17.18 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Aino Folklore - The People and Myths of Northern Japan

    by Basil Hall Chamberlain ...
    The Aino people of Japan are very little known and where treated as savages when discovered by western travellers. Their religion was rich and cultured and this book opens the eyes of the reader to a culture that so few people know of. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these ... Read more

    $8.09 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Characteristics of the Japanese People

    Story of the last century

    by Basil H. Chamberlain ...
    The Japanese are distinguished by a yellowish skin, straight black hair, scanty beard, almost total absence of hair on the arms, legs, and chest, broadish prominent cheek-bones, and more or less obliquely set eyes. These, with the other characteristics to be mentioned presently, are common both to the more slenderly built, oval-faced aristocracy, and to pudding-faced Gombei, the "Hodge" of ... Read more

    $3.99 CAD

  • Japanese Things

    Being Notes on Various Subjects Connected with Japan

    by Basil Hall Chamberlain ...
    Armchair travelers beware!Japanese Things will lure you out of your cozy, comfy home and chair to an unusual country with bewitching manners and customs-and once you have succumbed to its spell you will never be the same. Here in one neat package you will meet the flavor, charm, and piquancy of old Japan-a revised reprint of one of the indispensable books on Japan, by the late Prof. Basil Hall ... Read more

    $10.69 CAD

  • Aino Folk-Tales

    Enriched edition. Exploring the Mythical World of Ainu Folklore

    by Basil Hall Chamberlain, Julian Kendall ...
    In "Aino Folk-Tales," Basil Hall Chamberlain presents a richly woven tapestry of Finnish folklore, capturing the essence of a culture steeped in myth and legend. The collection consists of poignant stories that delve into the lives and adventures of the Ainus, an indigenous people in Northern Japan. Chamberlain's literary style is characterized by its lyrical prose and meticulous attention to the ... Read more

    Was $2.99 CAD Now $1.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Aino Folk-Tales

    by Basil Hall Chamberlain ...
    Long preserved through oral tradition, these folk tales offer a rare glimpse into the mythology, beliefs, and storytelling heritage of the Ainu, the Indigenous people of northern Japan. Collected and translated by Basil Hall Chamberlain, the volume places Ainu traditions within the broader cultural landscape of Hokkaido and neighbouring regions, illuminating a society shaped by hunting, nature, ... Read more

    $1.99 CAD

  • Aino Folk-Tales

    by Basil Hall Chamberlain ...
    Basil Hall Chamberlain's translations are celebrated for their accuracy and fidelity to the original Ainu texts, while also making these fascinating stories accessible to a wider audience. The collection serves as an important contribution to the preservation and study of Ainu folklore and culture.Overall, "Aino Folk-Tales" provides readers with a captivating glimpse into the oral tradition of the ... Read more

    $1.33 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Aino Folk-Tales

    by Basil Hall Chamberlain ...
    Twelve hundred years ago a Chinese historian stated that "on the eastern frontier of the land of Japan there is a barrier of great mountains, beyond which is the land of the Hairy Men." These were the Aino, so named from the word in their own language signifying "man." Over most of the country of these rude and helpless indigenes the Japanese have long since spread, only a dwindling remnant of ... Read more

    $8.69 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Things Japanese: Being Notes on Various Subjects Connected with Japan for the Use of Travellers and Others

    by Basil Hall Chamberlain ...
    To have lived through the transition stage of modern Japan makes a man feel preternaturally old; for here he is in modern times, with the air full of talk about bicycles and bacilli and "spheres of influence" and yet he can himself distinctly remember the Middle Ages. The dear old Samurai who first initiated the present writer into the mysteries of the Japanese language, wore a queue and two ... Read more

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  • The Kojiki

    by Basil Hall Chamberlain ...
    The Kojiki, also known as "Records of Ancient Matters," is a fundamental Japanese text that dates back to the early 8th century (711-712 AD). It is the oldest extant chronicle in Japan and serves as a compilation of myths, legends, and historical accounts of the origin of the Japanese archipelago, its deities, and the imperial lineage.Basil Hall Chamberlain (1850-1935) was a British scholar and ... Read more

    $1.33 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Aino Folk Tales

    by Basil Hall Chamberlain ...
    Explore the enchanting world of Finnish mythology in Aino Folk Tales by Basil Hall Chamberlain. This collection of traditional Finnish stories introduces readers to the rich and vibrant folklore of the Aino people. From magical creatures to heroic quests, Aino Folk Tales is a treasure trove of cultural heritage and a testament to the power of storytelling. These timeless tales will transport you ... Read more

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