On Short Leave To Japan (1894)

""On Short Leave To Japan"" is a travelogue written by George John Younghusband, originally published in 1894. The book details the author's journey to Japan during a brief leave from his duties as a British army officer in India. Younghusband writes about his experiences in Japan, including his observations of the culture, customs, and people. He provides insights into Japanese society, politics, and economy during the Meiji period, which was a time of rapid modernization and transformation. The author's descriptions of the landscape, architecture, and art of Japan are vivid and informative. Additionally, Younghusband includes anecdotes about his encounters with Japanese people, from peasants to samurai, and his experiences with Japanese food, drink, and entertainment. The book is a valuable historical document that offers a glimpse into Japan during a pivotal moment in its history, as seen through the eyes of a Western traveler.This scarce antiquarian book is a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.