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Unbeaten Tracks in Japan, Vol. 2 of 2: An Account of Travels on Horseback in the Interior; Including Visits to the Aborigines of Yezo and the Shrines of Nikkô and Isé (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Isabella L. Bird

 
9781331593065: Unbeaten Tracks in Japan, Vol. 2 of 2: An Account of Travels on Horseback in the Interior; Including Visits to the Aborigines of Yezo and the Shrines of Nikkô and Isé (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Japan from the saddle: a vivid, firsthand journey through inland landscapes, sacred shrines, and distant peoples.

This travelogue follows Isabella Bird as she rides through Yezo and the central regions of Japan, offering practical observations, cultural details, and spirited narrative. The narrative blends rugged travel, encounters with the Aino people, and visits to famed shrines such as Nikkô and Isé, all set against a Japan in the midst of change. Rich with scenes of weather, terrain, and daily life, the book presents a clear window into late 19th‑century Japan through the eyes of a determined, curious traveler.

  • Candid portrait of Yezo’s climate, forests, coastlines, and the challenges of travel in a rugged land.
  • Insights into Japanese society, government, and the pace of progress during a period of transformation.
  • Episodes from mountain passes, river crossings, and journeys to historic shrines and sacred sites.
  • Cultural notes on local customs, religion, and everyday life that illuminate the era.
Ideal for readers interested in historical travel accounts, cross‑cultural encounters, and the texture of Japan during a pivotal era.

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