The Custom Of The Country: Tales Of New Japan (1899)

The Custom of the Country: Tales of New Japan is a collection of short stories written by Mrs. Hugh Fraser and published in 1899. The book is set in Japan during the late 19th century and explores the customs and traditions of the country through the eyes of Westerners.The stories are told from a variety of perspectives, including that of a young Englishwoman who is sent to Japan to marry a Japanese man, a group of American tourists who visit a traditional Japanese tea house, and a Japanese woman who is torn between her duty to her family and her desire for independence.The Custom of the Country offers a fascinating glimpse into Japanese culture during a time of great change, as the country was beginning to open up to the West and adopt more modern ways of life. The stories are beautifully written and provide a nuanced and sensitive portrayal of the complex relationships between Westerners and Japanese people during this period.Overall, The Custom of the Country is a compelling and thought-provoking read that will appeal to anyone interested in Japan, its culture, and its history.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.