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Twelve hundred years ago a Chinese historian stated that "On the eastern frontier of the land of Japan there is a barrier of great mountains, beyond which is the land of the Hairy Men." These were the Aino, so named from the word in their own language signifying "man." Many European... Read Full Overview

The Ainu have many tales to tell Read this classic work on Ainu folklore, with over 100 stories, this book will enrich your cultural story.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

Aino Folk-Tales is a collection of traditional stories from the Aino people of Japan, as compiled and translated by Basil Hall Chamberlain. The Aino, also known as the Ainu, are an indigenous people who have lived in Japan for thousands of years. The book contains 44 tales, each... Read Full Overview

Aino folk-tales. By Basil Hall Chamberlain. With introduction by Edward B. Taylor (1888). This book, "Aino folk-tales", by Basil Hall Chamberlain, is a replication of a book originally published before 1888. It has been restored by human beings, page by page, so that you may... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

"Twelve hundred years ago a Chinese historian stated that "on the eastern frontier of the land of Japan there is a barrier of great mountains, beyond which is the land of the Hairy Men." These were the Aino, so named from the word in their own language signifying 'man.' ...."... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

Aino Folk-Tales is a collection of traditional stories and legends from the Ainu people, an indigenous group from the northernmost islands of Japan. The book was compiled and translated by Basil Hall Chamberlain, a prominent British scholar of Japanese language and culture. The... Read Full Overview

"Aino Folk Tales" from Basil Hall Chamberlain. Professor of Japanese at Tokyo Imperial University and one of the foremost British Japanologists (1850-1935).

Notice: This Book is published by Historical Books Limited (www.publicdomain.org.uk) as a Public Domain Book, if you have any inquiries, requests or need any help you can just send an email to publications@publicdomain.org.uk This book is found as a public domain and free book... Read Full Overview

Aino Folk-Tales is a collection of traditional stories and legends from the Ainu people, an indigenous group from Japan. The book was compiled and translated by Basil Hall Chamberlain, a British scholar who specialized in Japanese language and culture. The tales in this book... Read Full Overview