The Ainu of Japan: The Religion, Superstitions, and General History of the Hairy Aborigines of Japan (Classic Reprint)

Mission work, especially in Japan. But, before I had finished the series, it was thought by my friends that what I was writing for private perusal might perhaps prove interesting to the public if put into book form. Hence the appearance of this work. Moreover, having received many letters inquiring about the Ainu some asking questions concerning their manners and customs, others about their religion, and some, again, of their special superstitions I have the more readily fallen in with the suggestion. Some of the chapters contained in this book comprise short articles and legends which I have published elsewhere, but which are not easily obtainable. The greater part of the volume, however, is entirely new.
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