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Japan, a record in colour (1901)

Menpes, Mortimer, 1855-1938, Menpes, Dorothy · London : A. & C. Black · leaf 510

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indeed, and it is only inJapan that one encounters such striking illustrations ofsuperb pluck and endurance. In my opinion, this great self-control is an evidenceof the very high standard of civilisation of the Japanese.If one is at all observant and really in sympathy withthe people, one is… … Characteristics round to his store to buy curios. I had made quite afriend of this man, and knew him well. We were allchaffing him about getting married, and one of myfriends said to him, Well, why dont you get married ?But perhaps you have already got a wife ! The littleman looked up quickly with…

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