Eight Years In Japan, 1873-1881: Work, Travel, And Recreation (1883) - Paperback

""Eight Years In Japan, 1873-1881: Work, Travel, And Recreation"" is a book written by Edmund Gregory Holtham and published in 1883. The book is a personal account of Holtham's experience living and working in Japan for eight years. Holtham was an Englishman who worked as a civil engineer for the Japanese government during the Meiji period, which marked Japan's transition from a feudal society to a modern, industrialized nation.The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of Holtham's life in Japan. He describes his work on various engineering projects, including the construction of railways and bridges. He also writes about his travels throughout Japan, including visits to Tokyo, Kyoto, and other cities. Holtham provides detailed descriptions of Japanese culture, customs, and traditions, and he shares his observations on the country's social and political changes during this time.In addition to his work and travel experiences, Holtham also writes about his leisure activities and hobbies, such as hunting, fishing, and collecting Japanese art and artifacts. He includes numerous illustrations and photographs throughout the book, which provide a visual representation of his experiences.Overall, ""Eight Years In Japan, 1873-1881: Work, Travel, And Recreation"" is a valuable historical document that provides insight into Japan's transformation during the Meiji period, as well as the experiences of a foreigner living in Japan during this time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.