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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

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  • 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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  • General History of Japan

    by Basile Chamberlain, Nobuta Kishimoto ...
    "The name Nihon ("Japan") seems to have been first officially employed by the Japanese government in A.D. 670. Before that time, the usual native designation of the country was Yamato, properly the name of one of the central provinces... ... Read more

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  • 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

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  • Kojiki: Fully Revised Edition

    Records of Ancient Matters (Revised and with a New Foreword)

    by O no Yasumaro ...
    Translated by Basil Hall Chamberlain ...
    Series series Tuttle Classics
    The classic story of Japan's origins—now in a fully revised and reader-friendly edition.The Kojiki is Japan's oldest surviving text, chronicling the mythical creation of the Japanese islands, the origins of the imperial family, and the early development of Shinto, Japan's indigenous religion. A cornerstone of Japanese identity and culture, it has profoundly influenced the nation's literature, ... Read more

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  • 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

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  • The Kojiki, or Records of Ancient Matters

    Exploring the Mythology and Origins of Ancient Japan through Classical Literature and Traditional Folklore

    by Anonymous ...
    Translated by Basil Hall Chamberlain ...
    The Kojiki, or Records of Ancient Matters, represents a monumental achievement in Japanese literature and historiography, encapsulating the mythology, history, and culture of early Japan. Written in 712 CE, this seminal work is composed in an intricate combination of classical Japanese with kanji characters adopted from Chinese, producing a unique narrative style that blends oral traditions with ... Read more

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  • 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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  • Wood-Block Printing

    A Description of the Craft of Woodcutting and Colour Printing Based on the Japanese Practice

    by Frank Morley Fletcher ...
    Unveiling the artistry and techniques behind traditional Japanese wood-block printing, this volume provides a deep appreciation for the timeless beauty of the craft.Featuring drawings and illustrations by A. W. Seaby and the author, Frank Morley Fletcher, this book lists the tools and materials required for the practice, while detailing the traditional method of the craft. With step-by-step ... 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

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  • Audiobook

    Aino Folk-tales (Unabridged)

    by BASIL HALL CHAMBERLAIN ...
    Narrated by Heather Taylor ...

    Unabridged

    2 hours 19 min

    Not for the squeamish or for children, these folk-tales are from the Ainu, the somewhat mysterious indigenous people of Japan, thousands of whom still live in the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido. Ranging over all of the usual themes of folklore, from creation to marriage to war, these stories have a pungent, ribald frankness concerning all aspects of human life that offended their scholarly ... Read more

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  • 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

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