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050 4 _aDS
100 1 _aParsons, Alfred,
_d1847-1920
245 1 0 _aNotes in Japan
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aIllustrated by the author.
500 _aRelease date is 2020-08-14
508 _aProduced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Notes in Japan" by Alfred Parsons is a travel literature piece written in the late 19th century. The book details the author's journey through Japan, capturing its landscapes, culture, and flora through both narrative and illustrations. It appears to reflect a deep admiration for the Japanese scenery and an earnest attempt to communicate the aesthetics of the country as Parsons travels from Nagasaki to various picturesque locations, sketching scenes and engaging with local traditions. At the start of the work, Parsons recounts his arrival in Japan after a lengthy journey from Hong Kong. His first impressions of Nagasaki are overshadowed by dreary weather, prompting him to travel on to Kōbe, where he hears of a nearby village known for its beautiful plum orchards. The opening section details his experiences as he navigates through blossoming landscapes, engages with the local culture, and attempts to capture the essence of his surroundings through art. It sets a tone of exploration, appreciation, and a hint of the challenges he faces as an outsider in this fascinating land. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aJapan -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62924
999 _c103748
_d103748