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 Project Gutenberg 2012-11-08 Public domain in the USA. 322 Yamanaka & Company Yamanaka and Company Yamanaka & Co. Japanese Swords Produced by Paul Clark, David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Japanese Swords" by Yamanaka & Company is a catalog-style publication written in the early 20th century, specifically in the early 1910s. This book serves as an informative and detailed guide to Japanese swords, capturing their significance within Japanese culture, art, and history. The primary focus of the book is on the craftsmanship of these swords, outlining both their technical properties and cultural relevance. The content of the book highlights the intrinsic value of Japanese swords, especially following the societal changes initiated by the Meiji Restoration. It describes how the sword, once a symbol of the Samurai's honor and status, became widely available in the market after the ban on wearing them. The text delves into the importance of sword-making traditions and the various swordsmiths throughout history, emphasizing the characteristics that differentiate each blade. Additionally, the catalog lists numerous examples of swords, providing measurements, materials, and the historical context of various pieces, reflecting on their artistry and the reputation of their makers. Overall, it serves as an invaluable resource for those interested in the art and history of Japanese sword-making. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/41321/41321-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 72.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Yamanaka & Company -- Catalogs Swords -- Japan -- Catalogs Swords -- Collectors and collecting -- Catalogs NK Text Category: History - Other Category: Art 48889 2025-10-16T15:51:48.175012 text/html 24487 2024-10-23T12:06:15 text/html 1498681 2025-10-16T15:51:50.578948 application/epub+zip 1495546 2025-10-16T15:51:48.813979 application/epub+zip 54453 2025-10-16T15:51:48.472943 application/epub+zip 1523490 2025-10-16T15:51:52.049973 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1512697 2025-10-16T15:51:50.143039 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 76130 2022-09-18T20:10:47.206144 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 39993 2025-10-16T15:51:48.000956 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20157 2024-10-23T12:06:15 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16470 2025-10-16T15:51:52.175990 application/rdf+xml 11573 2025-10-16T15:51:48.535968 image/jpeg 2526 2025-10-16T15:51:48.504979 image/jpeg 1403188 2025-10-16T15:51:48.220938 application/octet-stream application/zip