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Wilson, William Scott, 1944-
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Nakasendō (Japan) -- Description and travel.
Nakasendō (Japan) -- History.
Nakasendō (Japan) -- Social life and customs.
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Wilson, William Scott, 1944-
Wilson, William Scott, 1944- -- Travel.
Nakasendō (Japan) -- Description and travel.
Nakasendō (Japan) -- History.
Nakasendō (Japan) -- Social life and customs.
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Walking the Kiso Road : a modern-day exploration of old
Japan
/ William Scott Wilson.
by
Wilson, William Scott, 1944-
Shambhala, 2015.
Call #:
952 W754w
Subjects
Wilson, William Scott, 1944-
--
Travel
.
Nakasendō
(
Japan
)
--
Description
and
travel
.
Nakasendō
(
Japan
)
--
History.
Nakasendō
(
Japan
)
--
Social life and customs.
ISBN:
9781611801255
Description:
xiv, 239 p. ; 22 cm.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references.
Summary:
"Step back into old
Japan
in this fascinating travelogue of the famous Kiso Road, an ancient route used by samurai and warlords, which remains much the same today as it did hundreds of years ago.
Travel
with William Scott Wilson, esteemed translator of samurai philosophy, along
Japan
's famous Kiso Road (Kisoji in Japanese), an ancient and historic route that runs from north to south through the Kiso Valley in the Japanese Alps. The road was officially established in 1602, but ancient records show that it has been in use since at least 701, probably by merchants and hunters. In the seventeenth century, the road was a route for the daimyo (warlords) to
travel
on their biennial trips--along with their samurai and porters--to the new capital of Edo (now Tokyo). The natural beauty of the route is renowned--and famously inspired a series of woodblock prints by the artist Hiroshige. Walking the Kiso Road is a window into old
Japan
, and Wilson shares its rich history and lore, literary and artistic significance, cuisine and architecture. Wilson is a delightful and expert guide. His storytelling ability; vast knowledge of Japanese history, literature, and culture; and warm and readable writing style make this a book that will be treasured as much by armchair travelers as by tourists"--From publisher.
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