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100 1 _aLa Farge, John,
_d1835-1910
245 1 3 _aAn Artist's Letters from Japan
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2013-07-08
508 _aProduced by Meredith Bach, Hope Paulson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"An Artist's Letters from Japan" by John La Farge is a collection of personal letters written in the late 19th century. The book captures the author's impressions and observations of Japan during his travels, delving into various aspects of Japanese culture, art, architecture, and natural beauty. Through his detailed descriptive prose, La Farge provides a vivid account of his experiences, including encounters with local people, exploration of temples, and reflection on the aesthetics of the Japanese landscape. The opening of the work sets a captivating tone, as La Farge recounts his arrival in Yokohama after a long sea journey. He marvels at the beauty of the bay and the lively atmosphere created by Japanese boatmen and the picturesque scenery. His eagerness to explore the unfamiliar environment is evident, as he details the intricate sights and sounds he encounters, from bustling streets to the serene presence of nature. La Farge's letters serve as both a personal narrative and an artistic exploration, aiming to convey the profound cultural richness and sumptuous beauty he finds in Japan. Through carefully crafted imagery and thoughtful reflection, the opening chapters invite readers to join him on a fascinating journey of discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aJapan -- Description and travel
653 _aArt, Japanese
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43160
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