★ There is light staining on the top and bottom edges of the book. The cover has some scuffing and edge wear, but the inside is in good condition with little signs of use. We will take waterproof measures and ship quickly and carefully. --- "Unbeaten Tracks in Japan, Volume 1" Keiko Tokioka / Isabella Bird Price: ¥1500 + tax In 1878, Isabella Bird, a British woman who landed in Yokohama, embarked on a journey to traverse the inland route between Tokyo and Hakodate, which was unexplored by Westerners, as the beginning of her travels in Japan. During her arduous journey, she wrote to her sister in her home country about her observations and impressions of Japan. This is a travelogue of northern Japan, vividly depicting the culture, customs, and nature of Tohoku and Hokkaido shortly after the Meiji Restoration, through the keen eyes of a great traveler who had traveled the world. This new translation is a complete translation of the first edition of the original text. All illustrations are included. "In April 1878, I left my home country and, being advised to recover my health by a method which had previously proved successful, I decided to visit Japan. I was attracted by the conviction that Japan, even more than its climate, would offer a great deal that was new and of unfailing interest. This was a very essential point for a solitary invalid, and one which would bring both enjoyment and the restoration of health. I was disappointed in the climate. However, though Japan became a subject of study rather than a country to be enraptured with, the interest exceeded all expectations. This book is not a 'book about Japan,' but a story of a journey made in Japan, and an attempt to contribute something to the knowledge of the current state of Japan." (From the "Preface") #KeikoTokioka #Keiko_Tokioka #IsabellaBird #book #Geography/TravelGuide