MOUNTAINEERING AND EXPLORATION IN THE JAPANESE ALPS.

WESTON, Walter.

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London 1896, Murray. Original green pictorial cloth, 346p., 35 b.w. photos, illustrations,2 foldout maps, index, 16 x 24 cm., usual head & tail spine wear. else a clean & solid copy of a very RARE book. THE AUTHOR'S SIGNED, PRESENTATION COPY This is perhaps the most famous and important single work on Japan's mountains. It is also an early guide to Japan & her byways. * The author covered his ascent of Karuisawa & famous volcanos in the region, including Japan's Matterhorn, Komagatake and the magnificient panoramas of Saddle Peak, Umbrella Peak, Akaiishi San, mountain railway Zenkoji, Harinoki Pass, Ryu- zanjita hot springs, Toyama's wild ravines and primitive bridges. Continuing up Nakasendoh, the Alps from end to end, earthquakes, Naoetsu landslip and the lovable: "English as she is Japped." * With a final chapter on Korean Exorcism. * CONDITION: This book was bound in very thin blue pictorial cloth, so it has a tendency to show spine head/tail and corner wear, and is easily faded. Most copies are in this normal antiquarian state. If you require a more detailed description or scans of the actual copy you are interested in please do not hesitate to inquire. * A unique insight to travel throughout Japan, food, lodging, pilgrims, unusual customs and a host of fascinating other keen insights and commentaries. Wonderfully written, a lucid and enjoyable resource! * This is the First and only Edition. Always R A R E !

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• Title: MOUNTAINEERING AND EXPLORATION IN THE JAPANESE ALPS.