Samourai

99069701 — Tokyo 1870 Tohsendoh. Stitched orange wrs. very good 8.5 x 12 cm. 19 double folded leaves 50 pages of steel or copper engraved illustrations two large fold-outs opens to be a double set with 4 illustrations on both sides 8 in all. This work shows the courage & heroism Yamanaka Shikanosuke one of the bravest who served his Shogun Amago in the Sannin district. It was during the 16th century that Yamanaka became a wellknown legend for his bravery. This work outlines his deeds & escapades as a warrior. It shows various scenes in the life and actions of Yamanaka a women who threw off male attackers young people listening to the tales of recited by Yamanaka. Views of his early childhood as he rode a deer while his mother was protected by a monkey. Suppressing the Inoshishi wild boar how he protected his Lord Amago from attackers while traveling in a palanquin as he fends off attackers. His sword duels in full armor protection of unarmed Buddhist priests suppression of animal monsters capture of enemies &c. Fascinating graphic representations of true stories from Japan's rich Samurai past. The theme of courage loyalty and honor is clearly delivered and has become legendary. Expertly executed etchings drawn by Bai-Doh Kunimasa. FORMAT: The book is a very small size easily put in the pocket. The kind of a book people carried around and read. Nicely done profusely illustrated work capturing the imagination of the reader. BIBLIOGRAPHY: Not in Kerlen. . unknown