Aino Folk-Tales

Aino Folk-Tales is a collection of traditional stories and legends from the Ainu people, an indigenous group from Japan. The book was compiled and translated by Basil Hall Chamberlain, a British scholar who specialized in Japanese language and culture. The tales in this book cover a wide range of topics, including creation myths, heroic adventures, and supernatural encounters. They offer a glimpse into the Ainu worldview, their beliefs, and their way of life. The book also includes an introduction that provides historical and cultural context for the stories, as well as notes on Ainu language and customs. Overall, Aino Folk-Tales is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Japanese folklore and indigenous cultures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.