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Tales of Old Japan : Folklore, Fairy Tales, Ghost Stories and Legends of the Samurai
Tales of Old Japan Folklore Fairy Tales Ghost Stories and Legends of the Samurai Author:A. B. Mitford An engrossing array of stories, this entertaining volume chronicles an island nation’s ancient culture. Compiled by one of the first foreign diplomats in Japan, the book provides grisly accounts of revenge and knightly exploits, a fascinating eyewitness account of a hara-kiri ceremony, tales of vampires and samurai, Buddhist sermons, and t... more »he plots of four No plays. 38 illustrations.« less