The house of Yamazaki : the life of a daughter of Japan / Laurence Caillet ; translated from the Fre...
The house of Yamazaki : the life of a daughter of Japan / Laurence Caillet ; translated from the Fre...
The house of Yamazaki : the life of a daughter of Japan / Laurence Caillet ; translated from the French by Megan Backus.
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Publisher
New York : Kodansha International, 1994.
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Date
1994.
Call Numbers
N646.72092/Y19.3/1
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Language
English
French
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Physical Description
Physical content
xi, 355 p. : ill., maps ; 25 cm.
Publication information
Publisher
New York : Kodansha International, 1994.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
1994.
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Scope and Contents
Summary
Both as a girl and as a woman, Yamazaki Ikue relied on geomancy, astrology, and the revelations of spirit mediums to interpret the past, present, and future. She relates her life with wonderment and lyricism, combining a devotion to magical folk traditions with the hardheadedness of a modern-day businesswoman....
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Full title
The house of Yamazaki : the life of a daughter of Japan / Laurence Caillet ; translated from the French by Megan Backus.
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Notes
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 295-335) and index.
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N646.72092/Y19.3/1
Record Identifier
74VKJkaw44EZ
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKJkaw44EZ
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ISBN
156836007X :
DDC
646.72092 B
MMS ID
991022266279702626
