Aino Folk-Tales

Aino Folk-Tales is a collection of traditional stories and legends from the Ainu people, an indigenous group from the northernmost islands of Japan. The book was compiled and translated by Basil Hall Chamberlain, a prominent British scholar of Japanese language and culture. The tales are a fascinating glimpse into the Ainu worldview, with themes ranging from creation myths and supernatural beings to everyday struggles and triumphs. Some of the stories are humorous, while others are poignant and profound. The book includes detailed notes and commentary by Chamberlain, providing historical and cultural context for each tale. Aino Folk-Tales is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the folklore and mythology of Japan and its indigenous peoples.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.