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Japanese homes and their surroundings by Edward Sylvester Morse · Booklabria

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Edward Sylvester Morse
Japanese homes and their surroundings

Social life and customsManners and customs

Japanese homes and their surroundings

Name: Japanese homes and their surroundings
Author: Edward Sylvester Morse

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First published: 1885
Language: English
Editions: 10

Synopsis

In this book, the author spent more than 4 years visiting hundreds of Japanese homes and learning as much as possible about their construction, design, furnishings, and relative merits. It is the only authentic record of the traditional Japanese home (mats, lamps, screens, gardens, etc.), from its general plan to the smallest decorative detail. -- Publisher description.

Subjects: Social life and customs
Manners and customs
Correspondence
Mœurs et coutumes
Dwellings
Interior decoration
Set in: Japan

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