Japanese Swords

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Yamanaka & Company

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Japanese Swords" by Yamanaka & Company is a catalog-style publication written in the early 20th century, specifically in the early 1910s. This book serves as an informative and detailed guide to Japanese swords, capturing their significance within Japanese culture, art, and history. The primary focus of the book is on the craftsmanship of these swords, outlining both their technical properties and cultural relevance. The content of the book highlights the intrinsic value of Japanese swords, especially following the societal changes initiated by the Meiji Restoration. It describes how the sword, once a symbol of the Samurai's honor and status, became widely available in the market after the ban on wearing them. The text delves into the importance of sword-making traditions and the various swordsmiths throughout history, emphasizing the characteristics that differentiate each blade. Additionally, the catalog lists numerous examples of swords, providing measurements, materials, and the historical context of various pieces, reflecting on their artistry and the reputation of their makers. Overall, it serves as an invaluable resource for those interested in the art and history of Japanese sword-making. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Paul Clark, David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 72.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2012-11-08