An Account Of The Hara-Kiri

By Algernon Bertram Freeman-Mitford

Book Overview

""An Account of the Hara-Kiri"" is a non-fiction book written by A.B. Mitford that provides a detailed description of the ancient Japanese ritual of Hara-Kiri, also known as Seppuku. The book delves into the history and cultural significance of this ritual, which involves a person taking their own life by disembowelment. Mitford explores the reasons behind the practice and the various methods used to carry it out. He also discusses the role of Hara-Kiri in Japanese society, including its use as a form of punishment for samurai warriors who had dishonored themselves. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Japanese culture and history, as well as those interested in the study of ritual suicide.THIS 40 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Tales of Old Japan, by A. B. Mitford. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766132625.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162881607
• ISBN13: 9781162881607
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 42 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"