Japanese Rainmaking and other Folk Practices.
London: George Allen & Unwin, 1963. Hardcover. Very Good Condition / Very Good Condition. Item #520196
176 pages. Original yellow cloth, gilt lettered. Dustwrapper marked. Geoffrey Bownas offers a fascinating exploration of traditional Japanese folk customs, focusing especially on the rituals and ceremonies intended to bring rain, ensure good harvests and maintain harmony between communities and the natural world. Drawing on ethnographic observation, historical sources and regional case studies, Bownas reveals the rich symbolism, communal participation and deep cultural roots behind these practices. Size: 14.5 x 23 cms. Category: Varied Books; This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost.
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