Eight Years In Japan, 1873-1881: Work, Travel, And Recreation is a memoir written by Edmund Gregory Holtham in 1883. The book details the author's experiences during his eight-year stay in Japan, where he worked as a civil engineer for the Japanese government. Holtham provides a unique perspective on Japanese culture and society during the Meiji era, including accounts of his travels throughout the country and interactions with Japanese people. The book also includes descriptions of Holtham's recreational activities, such as hunting and fishing, as well as his observations on the natural environment of Japan. Overall, Eight Years In Japan, 1873-1881 offers a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal moment in Japan's history and the experiences of a foreigner living in the country during that time.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.