| |
| | Unbeaten Tracks in Japan, by Isabella L. Bird |
 | | The journey between the two cities is performed in an hour by an admirable, well-metalled, double-track railroad, 18 miles long, with iron bridges, neat stations, and substantial roomy termini, built by English engineers at a cost known only to Government, and opened by the Mikado in 1872. |
 | | Within the compound, with a brick archway with the Royal Arms upon it for an entrance, are the Minister’s residence, the Chancery, two houses for the two English Secretaries of Legation, and quarters for the escort. |
 | | Underneath, in high relief, there are groups of children playing, then a network of richly painted beams, and seven groups of Chinese sages. |
| etext.library.adelaide.edu.au /b/bird/isabella/japan/japan.html (18172 words) |
|