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“the book has very slight wear on the corners, no writing or marking on the cover or pages.”
Binding
Paperback
Publication Year
2011
Place of Publication
Tuttle Publishing, Vermont
Format
Paperback
Unit Type
Unit
Publication Date
2011-03-10
Book Title
The Samurai Sword: A Handbook
Signed
No
Personalized
No
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
Unit Quantity
1
Subject
the history, construction, and significance of the samurai sword
ISBN
9784805311349

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
ISBN-10
4805311347
ISBN-13
9784805311349
eBay Product ID (ePID)
92923748

Product Key Features

Language
English
Topic
Art, Sports & Recreation, Antiques & Collectibles, History, Asia / Japan, Asian / Japanese, Military / Weapons, General, Firearms & Weapons
Author
John M. Yumoto
Illustrator
Yes

Dimensions

Item Length
9 In.
Item Height
0.5 In.
Item Weight
11 Oz
Item Width
6 In.

Additional Product Features

TitleLeading
The
Book Title
Samurai Sword : A Handbook
Dewey Decimal
739.7
Edition Description
Handbook (Instructor's),Revised edition
Intended Audience
Trade
Synopsis
The samurai sword: a symbol of the spirit of old Japan, it embodies the samurai's steel discipline, unswerving devotion and peerless skill. With its creation, a feat of craftsmanship passed down by generations of artisans; the samurai sword is considered by most to be superior even to the famed blades of Western Damascus and Toledo. The Samurai Sword Handbook is a precise exploration of the samurai sword designed for sword collectors as well as anyone intrigued by these ancient blades. Detailing the origins and development of the samurai sword, its historical background, styles, prestigious schools and differences in construction, this revised edition of the classic reference outlines methods of identifying and researching the sword, as well as caring for it properly. This must-have for sword lovers is sure to be a bestseller. Topics of this Samurai book include: Japanese History and the Samurai Sword Types of swords Parts of the sword Blade shape, construction, and grain The making of the sword Inscriptions and their readings Care and maintenance Appraisal and value Relative point values
Publication Year
2011
Format
Trade Paperback
Reviews
"At long last an American has produced a handbook on Japanese words aimed at an American market. It is a 'must' for anyone interested in Japanese blades and by far the best single reference volume for those who are not specialists." - Military Collector & Historian, "If you happen to have a samurai sword, John Yumoro's book will help you to determine its category. Whether you have one or not, it will give you all the romance of its background." -- San Francisco Chronicle, This book, written by one of the foremost authorities outside Japan, is the first of this subject in English. it should find many readers, since there are now more of these swords in America than in Japan due to United States servicemen's interest in them. -- New York World Telegraph and Sun|9784805311349|, This book, written by one of the foremost authorities outside Japan, is the first of this subject in English. it should find many readers, since there are now more of these swords in America than in Japan due to United States servicemen's interest in them. - New York World Telegraph and Sun|9784805311349|, "At long last, an American has produced a handbook on Japanese words aimed at an American market. It is a 'must' for anyone interested in Japanese blades and by far the best single reference volume for those who are not specialists." -- Military Collector & Historian, This book, written by one of the foremost authorities outside Japan, is the first of this subject in English. it should find many readers since there are now more of these swords in America than in Japan due to United States servicemen's interest in them. -- New York World Telegraph and Sun|9784805311349|, This book, written by one of the foremost authorities outside Japan, is the first of this subject in English. it should find many readers, since there are now more of these swords in America than in Japan due to United States servicemen's interest in th|9784805311349|, "If you happen to have a samurai sword, John Yumoro's book will help you to determine its category. Whether you have one or not, it will give you all the romance of its background." - San Francisco Chronicle, At long last, an American has produced a handbook on Japanese words aimed at an American market. It is a 'must' for anyone interested in Japanese blades and by far the best single reference volume for those who are not specialists. -- Military Collector & Historian , "At long last an American has produced a handbook on Japanese words aimed at an American market. It is a 'must' for anyone interested in Japanese blades and by far the best single reference volume for those who are not specialists." - Military, "At long last an American has produced a handbook on Japanese words aimed at an American market. It is a 'must' for anyone interested in Japanese blades and by far the best single reference volume for those who are not specialists." -- Military, "At long last an American has produced a handbook on Japanese words aimed at an American market. It is a 'must' for anyone interested in Japanese blades and by far the best single reference volume for those who are not specialists." -- Military Collector & Historian, If you happen to have a samurai sword, John Yumoro's book will help you to determine its category. Whether you have one or not, it will give you all the romance of its background."" -- San Francisco Chronicle "
LC Classification Number
NK6784
Number of Pages
192 pages

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