Project Gutenberg 2000-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 773 Bird, Isabella L. (Isabella Lucy) 1831 1904 Bishop, Isabella Lucy Bird Bishop, Isabella Bird Bishop, Mrs. J. F. Unbeaten Tracks in Japan Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unbeaten_Tracks_in_Japan Transcribed from the 1911 John Murray edition by David Price. Second proofing by Kate Ruffell "Unbeaten Tracks in Japan" by Isabella L. Bird is a travel narrative written during the late 19th century. The book recounts Bird’s experiences as she journeys through the less-visited regions of Japan, particularly focusing on her adventures in the interior and her interactions with the indigenous Ainu people. Bird’s perspective as a Western woman traveling alone in a predominantly male-dominated society provides a unique lens through which the reader can explore the cultural and social intricacies of Japan at the time. The opening of "Unbeaten Tracks in Japan" sets the stage for Bird's travels, depicting her arrival in Yokohama after an arduous sea journey. She reflects on the initial impressions of the Japanese landscape, filled with fishing boats and lush green countryside, as well as her first sighting of the iconic Mount Fuji. As she navigates her new environment, Bird shares her observations on local transportation methods, including the use of sampans and jinrikishas, and introduces the reader to the friendly yet alien aspects of Japanese culture. Her journey begins with a mix of excitement and trepidation as she contemplates her adventure into the interior, marking the start of her exploration of a land that both fascinates and challenges her understanding. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 60.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Japan -- Description and travel Bird, Isabella L. (Isabella Lucy), 1831-1904 -- Travel -- Japan DS Text Category: Travel Writing 899512 2025-07-01T12:07:49.262058 text/html 882304 2019-09-12T15:55:37 text/html 11448831 2019-09-12T16:09:45 text/html application/zip 11599067 2025-07-01T12:08:05.403945 application/epub+zip 11595807 2025-07-01T12:07:52.490059 application/epub+zip 372015 2025-07-01T12:07:50.706080 application/epub+zip 11840956 2025-07-01T12:08:14.359008 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 11713440 2025-07-01T12:08:02.437058 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 526687 2022-09-01T14:10:36.423572 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 735714 2025-07-01T12:07:47.358119 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 735830 2019-09-12T15:55:33 text/plain; charset=utf-8 287817 2019-09-12T16:09:45 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 19196 2025-07-01T12:08:14.539948 application/rdf+xml 8792 2025-07-01T12:07:50.870032 image/jpeg 1907 2025-07-01T12:07:50.789057 image/jpeg 11567412 2025-07-01T12:07:49.570087 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia