Transactions of the Asiatic Society of Japan Volume XXI

Chamberlain, Basil Hall and Others

Published by Yokohama, 1893

About this Item

[Contains an Early Article on Okinawa Published in November, 1893]. TASJ Volume XXI, Printed by R. Meiklejon & Co., 8vo, November, 1893, paper wraps, 289 pp. Basil Hall Chamberlain spent one month in Okinawa (Loochoo) and his article in this book ("On the Manners and Customs of the Loochooans") is his effort to bring before the Society some of the ".most noteworthy characteristics of the land and people." The paper discusses tombs and funeral/burial practices, marriage and the practice of using "marriage brokers," physical characteristics, wear of hairpins (rank/class being distinguished by gold, sliver, pewter or wood, snakes which he calls "the greatest curse of Loochoo," lack of religious influence, the Loochooan language, national character ("docility, courtesy and mildness") and the role of women. Other items in this volume are: Life of Date Masamune (C. Meriwether), Esoteric Shinto - Part 1, 2 & 3 (Percival Lowell), Touching Burmese, Japanese, Chinese and Korean [languages] (E.H. Parker), Ainu Economic Plants (J. Batchelor and K. Miyabe). This issue also contains the standard sections of Society Minutes, Report of Council, List of Members and Constitution and By-Laws. ~ Condition. The book is in Good condition. The front wrap and spine have been repaired and reinforced by permanently affixing a translucent glassine cover. There is English and Japanese writing on the spine. Internally the book is very good. Except for a signature and dated on a blank page, there is no writing or marking. The interior is free of foxing, staining tears or other such faults. The pages are unevenly cut, particularly at the outside and bottom edge. The index and title page are bound in at the rear after the last page (page 289). Seller Inventory # 1893080228

Bibliographic Details

Title: Transactions of the Asiatic Society of Japan...

Publisher: Yokohama

Publication Date: 1893

Condition: Good