Project Gutenberg 2005-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 109 Finnemore, John 1863 1915 Finnemore, J. (John) Du Cane, Ella 1874 1943 Cane, Ella Du Peeps at Many Lands: Japan Produced by David Starner, Bill Flis and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "Peeps at Many Lands: Japan" by John Finnemore is a descriptive account focused on Japanese culture, daily life, and geography written during the late 19th century. The text explores various aspects of Japan, from its stunning landscapes and historical roots to the customs and behaviors of its people, emphasizing the contrasts between old feudal traditions and modern developments. The opening of the book introduces Japan as "The Land of the Rising Sun," highlighting its transformation into a significant power in the world. Finnemore discusses the country's rapid modernization, comparing Japan's trajectory to that of England during the War of the Roses, and describes its geographical beauty, including the iconic Mount Fuji. The chapter sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Japanese society, hinting at themes of cultural pride and the rich traditions that define everyday life. The vivid imagery and thoughtful comparisons invite readers to gain a broader understanding of Japan's unique cultural identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 73.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Japan -- Description and travel DS Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - Other 162015 2025-07-04T03:59:01.241413 text/html 154230 2014-09-18T10:41:16 text/html 1266827 2025-07-04T03:59:05.011355 application/epub+zip 1268671 2025-07-04T03:59:02.262380 application/epub+zip 122545 2025-07-04T03:59:01.451387 application/epub+zip 1345953 2025-07-04T03:59:07.023375 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1321401 2025-07-04T03:59:04.205381 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 164929 2022-09-04T08:04:43.526269 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 147145 2025-07-04T03:59:00.970405 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 147289 2014-09-18T10:41:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 147280 2014-09-18T10:41:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20987 2025-07-04T03:59:08.250446 application/rdf+xml 14471 2025-07-04T03:59:01.534389 image/jpeg 2528 2025-07-04T03:59:01.492374 image/jpeg 57131 2014-09-18T10:41:30 application/octet-stream application/zip 1242565 2014-09-18T10:41:32 application/octet-stream application/zip 57103 2014-09-18T10:41:30 application/octet-stream application/zip 1245891 2025-07-04T03:59:01.291399 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 en.wikipedia