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_aSilver, J. M. W. _q(Jacob Mortimer Wier) |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aSketches of Japanese Manners and Customs |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2004-07-29 | ||
| 508 | _aE-text prepared by Doshisha University, Michael Ciesielski, Sandra Brown, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team | ||
| 520 | _a"Sketches of Japanese Manners and Customs" by J. M. W. Silver is a fascinating exploration of Japanese culture and society, written during the late 19th century. This book serves as a historical account of various aspects of Japanese life observed by the author, who was a Lieutenant in the Royal Marines stationed in Japan. Silver provides insights into the social customs, festivals, beliefs, and everyday life of the people, portraying a world that was largely unfamiliar to the Western audience of his time. The book is organized into several chapters that cover a wide range of topics, including festivals, domestic life, the aristocracy, the intriguing practice of 'hara kiri,' and a variety of games and amusements. Silver vividly describes celebrations like the 'Oki-don-tako' and the 'Omatsurie,' revealing the rich traditions surrounding Japanese holidays. He also dives into the intricacies of family dynamics, marriage customs, and the honor-bound life of the nobility. Throughout, the author captures a blend of admiration and curiosity, providing anecdotes and observations that highlight both the beauty and the complexities of Japanese culture during a time of significant change and Western influence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aJapan -- Social life and customs | ||
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