“It is natural for the people of Japan to make much of their blossom in spring and of their maple leaves in autumn because, for the rest of the year, except for a bright stretch in early June when the young rice plants are laid out, the country is monotonous and sad.”
Tracy’s reflection on Japan’s intricate and subtle civilization, showing her appreciation of the charm and dignity of Japanese life.
Author: Honor Tracy
Title: Kakemono: A Sketch Book of Post-War Japan
Edition: No edition remarks
Published: New York: Coward-McCann, 1950
Physical Description: Hardcover; Octavo; 205p
Condition: Good condition dust jacket with edge wear, chipping and rubbing to surfaces—in protector. Boards and spine clean with edge wear, bumping to corners, and crushing at spine ends. Binding solid and square. Pages toned. Small areas of foxing present. Notes in pencil on back end-paper.
Comments: Nice copy
