Asiatic mythology : A detailed description and explanation of the mythologies of all the great nations of Asia / By J. Hackin . [and others] with an introduction by Paul-Louis Couchoud; with 15 plates in colour and 354 other illustrations

Hackin, Joseph (1886-1941)

Published by London [etc.] : G.G. Harrap & Co. limited, 1932

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Good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands somewhat worn, and panel edges somewhat bumped and rubbed as with age. Scattered foxing. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description: 459, [1] p., [15] leaves of plates : ill. (frontis., col. plates. b&w plates, ill.) ; 32 cm. Contents: Introduction, by P.L. Couchoud.--The mythology of Persia, by C. Huart.--The mythology of the K firs, by J. Hackin.--The mythology of Buddhism in India, by R. Linossier.--Brahmanic mythology, by H. de Wilman-Grabowska.--The mythology of Lamaism, by J. Hackin.--The mythology of Indo-China and Java, by C.H. Marchal.--Buddhist mythology in Central Asia, by J. Hackin.--The mythology of modern China, by H. Maspero.--The mythology of Japan, by S. Ellséev. Subjects: Mythology, Asian. Mythology, Japan. Mythology, India. Mythology, Middle Eastern. 1 Kg.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Asiatic mythology : A detailed description and explanation of the mythologies of all the great nations of Asia / By J. Hackin . [and others] with an introduction by Paul-Louis Couchoud; with 15 plates in colour and 354 other illustrations
• Publisher: London [etc.] : G.G. Harrap & Co. limited
• Publication Date: 1932
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Weight: 1 kilogram