Alone with the Hairy Ainu / or, 3,800 miles on a pack saddle in Yezo and a cruise to the Kurile Islands.

Name: Alone with the Hairy Ainu / or, 3,800 miles on a pack saddle in Yezo and a cruise to the Kurile Islands.
Author: Arnold Henry Savage Landor

By Arnold Henry Savage Landor

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About This Book

A travel narrative relates an extended solitary circuit of Hokkaido and the Kurile islands, recording routes, landscapes, coastal and river settlements, and encounters along the way. Interwoven with the itinerary are detailed ethnographic portraits of the Ainu, covering dwellings and boats, material culture and craft techniques, ornamentation and tattooing, music and festivals, social customs and superstitions, and physiological and demographic observations. The text is supplemented by on-site sketches, a map, and appendices containing body measurements and a glossary to support the field notes.

About the Author

Arnold Henry Savage Landor

Arnold Henry Savage Landor was a British explorer and travel writer known for his adventurous journeys across diverse landscapes. His works often reflect his experiences in remote regions, including Tibet and South America. Among his notable titles is "Across Coveted Lands; or, a Journey from Flushing (Holland) to Calcutta Overland," which chronicles his overland travels. Landor's writings provide vivid accounts of the cultures and peoples he encountered, showcasing his keen observations and adventurous spirit. His explorations contributed to the understanding of lesser-known territories during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.