02207cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000410012624500630016726400510023030000470028133600260032833700260035433800360038050000310041650800260044752012730047353400450174665300370179165300220182885600430185042304UtSlPG20260610133952.0mcr n260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a04024333  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDS1 aPeery, R. B.q(Rufus Benton),d1868-14aThe Gist of Japan: The Islands, Their People, and Missions 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2013  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2013-03-11  aProduced by Al Haines  a"The Gist of Japan: The Islands, Their People, and Missions" by R. B. Peery is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work aims to provide an insightful look into Japan, focusing particularly on the geography, culture, and the state of missionary work within the country. It likely appeals to readers interested in understanding Japan's unique characteristics and its development during a time of significant change and interaction with Western nations.  The opening of the book presents a detailed geographical overview of Japan, describing its islands, mountainous terrain, and the impact of natural phenomena like earthquakes and volcanoes on its landscape. Peery expresses admiration for Japan's physical beauty while laying out its significant demographic and climatic traits, all of which shape the daily lives of its inhabitants. He also suggests a certain urgency in his mission work and underscores the need for deeper interest and understanding from American churches regarding Japan's societal conditions. Overall, the beginning sets the stage for a thorough exploration of Japan, while directly linking its cultural nuances to the efforts of Christian missionaries operating in the region. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aJapan -- Social life and customs  aMissions -- Japan40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42304