Morse, Edward Sylvester, 1838-1925 · New York : Harper · leaf 254
Fig. 203. — Tabako-iion. CANDLES AND CANDLESTICKS. 219 along the streets one often sees trays filled with these black ballsexposed to the sun. … Fig. 201. Before kerosene oil was introduced into Japan the means ofillumination were of the most meagre description. One can hardlyrealize the difficulty.a student must have experienced in studyinghis Chinese Classics by the feeble light emitted from tiny wicks,or the dim and unsteadyflame of a…
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