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100 1 _aPeery, R. B.
_q(Rufus Benton),
_d1868-
245 1 4 _aThe Gist of Japan: The Islands, Their People, and Missions
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2013-03-11
508 _aProduced by Al Haines
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aJapan -- Social life and customs
653 _aMissions -- Japan
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42304
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