This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1920 Excerpt: ...MOMOTARO (A tale, simply told by the Hanashika.) It was years and years ago, In the kingdom of fair Japan, There lived a poor old woman, And also a poor old man. One day he went to the hills, And she where the river flows; He to attend to the haying, She to the washing of clothes. And while she was thus employed, ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1920 Excerpt: ...MOMOTARO (A tale, simply told by the Hanashika.) It was years and years ago, In the kingdom of fair Japan, There lived a poor old woman, And also a poor old man. One day he went to the hills, And she where the river flows; He to attend to the haying, She to the washing of clothes. And while she was thus employed, Rubbing the sudsy things, Something down came tumbling Into the crystal springs. The woman, surprised and glad--A bamboo-pole within reach--Safely her prize soon landed, A luscious and mammoth peach. "Some fruit for my dear old man," Quoth she, and with footsteps fleet, As soon as she'd finished her washing. She brought it for him to eat. But when they cut it in two, There was still a greater surprise, For out of it now fell, laughing, A baby with wondering eyes. A child such as this they had wished For many and many a year; And they cailed it their Momotaro, Or, little peachling dear. He received their tenderest care, And lusty and healthy grew; And his foster-parents gave him An education, too. Oh, no one so strong and brave, In all the country round; And as for his youthful wisdom, No sager child was found. One day to his parents said he: "I go to the demons' isle; Now pray that good fortune and riches May on my venture smile." They gave him a traveling pouch, "Tis necessary," said they, "To put in it also these dumplings, To feed you upon the way." So he sallied forth prepared For his journey grim and bold; When by the wayside followed A dog, who now cried, "Hold!" "Pray, what hast thou in this pouch?" He asked as he sniffed with glee. "The very best millet dumplings." "For one I will go with thee." So they struck the bargain there, And next a monkey, too, And a gl...
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Publisher:
Boston: Richard G. Badger, The Gorham Press
Published:
1920
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17763518145
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1st edition, green cloth, book plate to front paste down, else very good in fair dust jacket. -If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.
