Ancient Tales And Folklore Of Japan by Richard Gordon Smith is a collection of traditional Japanese stories and legends that have been passed down through generations. The book includes tales of mythical creatures such as dragons and ghosts, as well as stories of brave warriors and wise monks. The author has compiled these stories from various sources, including ancient Japanese texts and oral traditions. Each story is accompanied by beautiful illustrations that bring the characters and settings to life. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into Japanese culture and folklore, and is a must-read for anyone interested in mythology and legends.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.