Notes On The Kuril Islands (1897)

By Henry James Snow

Book Overview

""Notes On The Kuril Islands"" is a book written by Henry James Snow in 1897. The book is a comprehensive account of the author's experiences and observations during his travels to the Kuril Islands, a chain of volcanic islands located in the northern Pacific Ocean. Snow, who was a naturalist and geologist, provides detailed descriptions of the geography, flora, and fauna of the islands. He also documents the culture and traditions of the indigenous Ainu people who inhabited the islands at the time. The book is filled with illustrations and photographs that add to the vividness of Snow's descriptions. Overall, ""Notes On The Kuril Islands"" is an important historical document that provides valuable insights into the natural and cultural history of the Kuril Islands.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old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: 110419743X
• ISBN13: 9781104197438
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"