Hildreth's "Japan as It Was and Is": A Handbook of Old Japan, Volume 2 (of 2)

Name: Hildreth's "Japan as It Was and Is": A Handbook of Old Japan, Volume 2 (of 2)
Author: Richard Hildreth

By Richard Hildreth

Open in WeRead

Explore more books like this:

History - Other Travel Writing

About This Book

A practical, observational handbook of traditional Japan that details travel routes, post-houses, inns, and the systems for messengers and transport, alongside descriptions of houses, furnishings, bathing, gardens, and refreshment houses. It surveys social life on the road—pilgrims, retinues, peddlers, and entertainers—and outlines civic structures such as markets, manufactures, policing, and official audiences. The narrative follows journeys between ports and regional centers, notes interactions with foreign traders, and catalogs religious practices, ceremonies, theatrical entertainments, funerary and wedding rites, and agricultural and artisanal processes, supplemented by maps and numerous illustrations to support its ethnographic and practical observations.

About the Author

Richard Hildreth

Richard Hildreth was an American author and historian known for his insightful writings on Japan and issues of emigration. His notable work, "Japan as It Was and Is," offers a comprehensive look at Japanese culture and society during the 19th century, presented in two volumes. Hildreth's writings reflect his keen interest in the dynamics of cultural exchange and the experiences of marginalized communities, as seen in his other significant work, "Inducements to the Colored People of the United States to Emigrate to British Guiana." Through his literature, Hildreth contributed to the understanding of both Japanese history and the complexities of American social issues.