Japanese Homes and Their Surroundings
Japanese Homes and Their Surroundings, first published in 1886, records the houses of Japan as Edward Sylvester Morse saw them while teaching zoology at the University of Tokyo in the years after the country opened to the West. Morse, who illustrated the book with hundreds of his own drawings, describes the framing and construction of houses, the types found in town and country, interiors with their mats, sliding screens, alcoves and ceilings, kitchens, baths and privies, entrances and approaches, and gardens. He also looks at older forms of building and at houses in neighboring regions. Written with affection and exactness, it became an influential reference for Western architects and designers. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Japanese Homes and Their Surroundings
Japanese Homes and Their Surroundings by Edward Sylvester Morse can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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Is Japanese Homes and Their Surroundings in the public domain?
Yes. Japanese Homes and Their Surroundings by Edward Sylvester Morse is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Japanese Homes and Their Surroundings?
About 6 h 08 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Japanese Homes and Their Surroundings?
Japanese Homes and Their Surroundings by Edward Sylvester Morse is filed under "History" in the Vinteuil library.
