1909 First Edition - Warriors of Old Japan and Other Stories by Yei Theodora Ozak.

(Description)

Author: Yei Theodora Ozaki. Shusui Okakura and Other Japanese Artists, illustrators.
Title: Warriors of Old Japan and Other Stories.
Publisher: Boston, Houghton Mifflin Company, 1909. First Edition.
Language: Text in English.  
Size: 7.5" X 5".
Pages: xxvii-253 pages.
Binding: Very good original publisher's maroon full-cloth with a textured pattern of chrysanthemums, and orange lettering in Japanese on the front cover (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, rare light foxing - as shown, close tear to the upper margin of title page nicely repaired by a previous owner - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with the frontispiece and nine full-page black-and-white illustrations by Shusui Okakura and other Japanese artists. The illustrations vividly depict scenes from the stories, such as battles and heroic feats. 

The book: *Warriors of Old Japan and Other Stories* is a collection of ten legendary tales from Japanese folklore, authored by Yei Theodora Ozaki, who is well-known for her translations of Japanese fairy tales. This first edition, published in 1909, reflects the growing Western interest in Japanese culture during the early 20th century. The stories included in this volume are Hachiro Tametomo, the Archer; Gen Sanmi Yorimasa, the Knight; The Story of Yoshitsune; The Story of Benkei; The Goblin of Oyeyama; Kidomaru the Robber, Raiko the Brave, and the Goblin Spider; The Story of the Pots of Plum, Cherry, and Pine; Shiragiku, or White Chrysanthemum; The Princess of the Bowl; The Story of Lazy Taro.

The author: Yei Theodora Ozaki (1870-1932) was an Anglo-Japanese writer who played a significant role in introducing Japanese fairy tales and legends to Western audiences. Her work is cherished for its faithfulness to the original stories and its accessible style, which has made these tales popular among both children and adults. Ozaki's translations are considered classics of Japanese literature in English

The illustrator: Shusui Okakura was a Japanese artist known for his detailed and expressive illustrations. Along with other Japanese artists, he contributed to the visual richness of this volume, capturing the essence of Japan's legendary warriors with authenticity and artistic finesse.