Project Gutenberg 2013-07-08 Public domain in the USA. 300 La Farge, John 1835 1910 LaFarge, John Farge, John La 04016701 An Artist's Letters from Japan Produced by Meredith Bach, Hope Paulson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "An Artist's Letters from Japan" by John La Farge is a collection of personal letters written in the late 19th century. The book captures the author's impressions and observations of Japan during his travels, delving into various aspects of Japanese culture, art, architecture, and natural beauty. Through his detailed descriptive prose, La Farge provides a vivid account of his experiences, including encounters with local people, exploration of temples, and reflection on the aesthetics of the Japanese landscape. The opening of the work sets a captivating tone, as La Farge recounts his arrival in Yokohama after a long sea journey. He marvels at the beauty of the bay and the lively atmosphere created by Japanese boatmen and the picturesque scenery. His eagerness to explore the unfamiliar environment is evident, as he details the intricate sights and sounds he encounters, from bustling streets to the serene presence of nature. La Farge's letters serve as both a personal narrative and an artistic exploration, aiming to convey the profound cultural richness and sumptuous beauty he finds in Japan. Through carefully crafted imagery and thoughtful reflection, the opening chapters invite readers to join him on a fascinating journey of discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/43160/43160-h/images/titlepage.jpg Reading ease score: 58.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Japan -- Description and travel Art, Japanese DS Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Travel Writing Category: Art 495256 2025-07-17T11:04:33.230165 text/html 474182 2024-10-23T16:50:19 text/html 3291741 2025-07-17T11:04:39.591143 application/epub+zip 3298376 2025-07-17T11:04:34.412102 application/epub+zip 235119 2025-07-17T11:04:33.792105 application/epub+zip 3424901 2025-07-17T11:04:43.784073 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3374408 2025-07-17T11:04:38.950158 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 317157 2022-09-19T17:03:30.056571 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 444050 2025-07-17T11:04:32.366148 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 424071 2024-10-23T16:50:19 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18125 2025-07-17T11:04:43.939058 application/rdf+xml 4363 2025-07-17T11:04:33.878111 image/jpeg 1229 2025-07-17T11:04:33.835115 image/jpeg 3137381 2025-07-17T11:04:33.398168 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