Gleanings in Buddha-Fields; Studies of Hand and Soul in the Far East (Tut Books. L)

Lafcadio Hearn's books continue to charm and captivate readers, as the exotic subjects about which he wrote charmed and captivated him, Gleanings in Buddha-Fields presents more Hearn magic as he enters into the spirit of Buddhism as though he were born into it. He writes of a trip to Kyoto, telling of hazy autumn rice fields, with dragonflies darting over the drooping grain; maples crimsoning above a tremendous gorge; ranges of peaks steeped in morning mist; and a peasant's cottage perched on the verge of some dizzy mountain road. Also, there are fine bits of realism, such as a cat seizing a mouse in the act of stealing the offerings placed in a Buddhist household shrine. This thought provoking reprint of an old favorite will delight people of all races and creeds.