Primary Sources, Historical Collections: Unbeaten Tracks in Japan, With a Foreword by T. S. Wentworth

The travelogue captures Isabella L. Bird's remarkable journey through Japan in 1878, covering 1,400 miles by various means of transport. It presents a pioneering account of a westerner's experiences in Japan, offering deep insights into the culture and people of the late nineteenth century. Bird, an English explorer and naturalist, shares vivid observations from her travels, including visits to the indigenous communities of Yezo and the sacred site of Nikkö. This edition includes a new biography, enhancing the reader's understanding of Bird's life and adventures.