Morse, Edward Sylvester, 1838-1925 · New York : Harper · leaf 263
in intact in our streets,with those mobs thronging by thatseem to be- solely a product of our civ-ilization. These, and a thousand simi-lar points of contrast, set a thoughtfulman reflecting on the manners and cus-toms of the two great civilizations. In nearly every house one sees perchedup on a… … HOUSEHOLD SHRINES. 225 Shin-to altar, — a circular mirror. On the shelf in front ofthis are a few lamps (or a single lamp) and trays, containing attimes food-offerings. If the shrine is in the shape of a box,then accompanying it are various little brass stands, slips ofwood with characters written…
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