A Japanese scroll, translating to "The Art of War". The book "The Art of War", written by Takeda Shingen (1521-1573) is about the art of war in relation to the ancient Chinese book "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu.
Subject (Geographic):
Japan
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
“Un riche cortège nuptial coréen. A rich corean [Korean] wedding.” An affluent wedding party is shown parading along a town street. A man, possibly the groom , rides in a rickshaw in front of a palanquin. The name of the publisher, “Missions-Etra...
“Pounding corn in Corea [Korea]. S.P.G. Missionary Postcard No. 61.” Workers in a farm village use a hand operated machine to turn corn into flour. There is no handwriting on the back of the postcard.
“Missions d’Asie. En Corée: pagode sous la neige.” A pagoda is shown through snow covered trees. The caption and following information are printed on the back of the postcard: “Edition de la Propagation de la Foi: Lyon – (2e), rue Sala. C.C.P. 7...
“Corée. ̶ Bon appétit!” A young man in traditional dress and wearing a gat is shown sitting before a table with soup and several other dishes. There is no handwriting on the back of the postcard.
“Corée. ̶ Missionnaires et Chrétiens.” Two missionary fathers are shown with a group of Christian men and young children. The local men are dressed in white robes and wear traditional Korean hats. There is no handwriting on the back of the postc...