Isbn: 9781333651954 - new york japanese address book, 1921 (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book acts as a collection of Japanese addresses, names and businesses in New York extracted from the city business directory. The Japanese community in New York stretches back to the early 1900s, and the book shows insight into the development of this community and its importance to the city. The Japanese presence covered all manner of trades and artistic pursuits, with an especially strong focus on textiles and food, personal services, and arts such as the theatre and photography. The book is of particular interest to anyone tracing their Japanese family history in the city but is also a fascinating document of historical significance, giving insight into the development of New York into a truly international metropolis. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…