The Quarterly Review, Volume 257John Murray, 1931 |
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Page 287
... Miss . Bird was indefatigable in making notes , and trying to extract information about the customs and ideas of the courteous , kind , but unintelligent Ainus . The Chief's nephew and another man spoke Japanese ; Ito proved a competent ...
... Miss . Bird was indefatigable in making notes , and trying to extract information about the customs and ideas of the courteous , kind , but unintelligent Ainus . The Chief's nephew and another man spoke Japanese ; Ito proved a competent ...
Page 288
... Miss Bird left Biratori with regret . Engaging an Ainu guide , she set out to explore the volcanic region in the neighbourhood of Volcano Bay . Soon the last vestige of a trail disappeared , and many vicissitudes overtook the ...
... Miss Bird left Biratori with regret . Engaging an Ainu guide , she set out to explore the volcanic region in the neighbourhood of Volcano Bay . Soon the last vestige of a trail disappeared , and many vicissitudes overtook the ...
Page 289
... Miss Bird found a way of getting ashore , and was carried up to Bishop Burdon's Palace , which was still untouched by the fire . While at Hong Kong it was suggested to Miss Bird that on her way home she should go to Malacca , and ...
... Miss Bird found a way of getting ashore , and was carried up to Bishop Burdon's Palace , which was still untouched by the fire . While at Hong Kong it was suggested to Miss Bird that on her way home she should go to Malacca , and ...
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