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Tales of Old Japan (1871) is an anthology of short stories compiled by Algernon Bertram Freeman-Mitford, Lord Redesdale, writing under the better known name of A.B. Mitford. These stories focus on various aspects of Japanese life before the Meiji Restoration. The book, which was written in 1871, forms an introduction to Japanese literature and culture, both through the stories, all adapted from Japanese sources, and Mitford's supplementary notes. Also included are Mitford's eyewitness accounts of a selection of Japanese rituals, ranging from harakiri (seppuku) and marriage to a selection of sermons.

How is this book unique?Font adjustments & biography includedUnabridged (100% Original content)IllustratedAbout Tales of Old Japan by Lord RedesdaleTales of Old Japan is an anthology of stories compiled by Lord Redesdale. These stories focus on various aspects of Japanese life before the Meiji Restoration. The book forms an introduction to Japanese literature and culture, through the stories, all adapted from Japanese sources. Also included are Lord Redesdale's eyewitness accounts of a selection of Japanese rituals, ranging from harakiri and marriage to a selection of sermons.