This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 04021603
Title: The Ainu group at the Saint Louis Exposition
Original Publication: United States: Open Court Pub. Co., 1904.
Note: Reading ease score: 70.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Bob Taylor, Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Ainu Group at the Saint Louis Exposition" by Frederick Starr is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the author's journey to Japan, specifically to the northern island of Yezo, to bring a group of the Ainu people to the St. Louis Exposition. The narrative captures aspects of Ainu life, culture, and the challenges faced by the group during their preparation for the exhibition. The opening of the book sets the stage for Starr's expedition to Japan, where he describes the scheme of transporting Ainu individuals for a cultural showcase. He recounts the intricate details of his journey through Japan amidst the backdrop of political turmoil, including the outbreak of war with Russia. Alongside his Mexican photographer, Starr travels from Tokyo to various Ainu villages, introducing the reader to the unique customs, environments, and appearances of the Ainu people. He reflects on his initial interactions with the Ainu, as well as their traditional practices, showcasing both their beauty and the challenges they face while being thrust into new realms far from their homes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Starr, Frederick, 1858-1933
EBook No.: 71009
Published: Jun 21, 2023
Downloads: 76
Language: English
Subject: Louisiana Purchase Exposition (1904 : Saint Louis, Mo.)
Subject: Ainu
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Anthropology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 04021603
Title: The Ainu group at the Saint Louis Exposition
Original Publication: United States: Open Court Pub. Co., 1904.
Note: Reading ease score: 70.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Bob Taylor, Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Ainu Group at the Saint Louis Exposition" by Frederick Starr is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the author's journey to Japan, specifically to the northern island of Yezo, to bring a group of the Ainu people to the St. Louis Exposition. The narrative captures aspects of Ainu life, culture, and the challenges faced by the group during their preparation for the exhibition. The opening of the book sets the stage for Starr's expedition to Japan, where he describes the scheme of transporting Ainu individuals for a cultural showcase. He recounts the intricate details of his journey through Japan amidst the backdrop of political turmoil, including the outbreak of war with Russia. Alongside his Mexican photographer, Starr travels from Tokyo to various Ainu villages, introducing the reader to the unique customs, environments, and appearances of the Ainu people. He reflects on his initial interactions with the Ainu, as well as their traditional practices, showcasing both their beauty and the challenges they face while being thrust into new realms far from their homes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Starr, Frederick, 1858-1933
EBook No.: 71009
Published: Jun 21, 2023
Downloads: 76
Language: English
Subject: Louisiana Purchase Exposition (1904 : Saint Louis, Mo.)
Subject: Ainu
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Anthropology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.