Professor Risley and the Imperial Japanese Troupe
| Author | : Frederik L. Schodt |
| Publisher | : Stone Bridge Press |
| Total Pages | : 338 |
| Release | : 2012-12-04 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781611720099 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1611720095 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (99 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Professor Risley and the Imperial Japanese Troupe by : Frederik L. Schodt
Download or read book Professor Risley and the Imperial Japanese Troupe written by Frederik L. Schodt and published by Stone Bridge Press. This book was released on 2012-12-04 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looks at Professor Risley's introduction of the Western-style circus to Japan in 1864 and his subsequent tours of the country with the Imperial Japanese Troupe of acrobats, an encounter that opened both cultures to one another.
