Unbeaten Tracks in Japan

A fascinating listen

(4.5 stars)

Fulvia G

A fascinating glimpse into another world and another time. I really enjoyed the narrative. Well written and well read for the most part, just some mispronunciation of English words distracted me a little.

Beautiful and harrowing

(5 stars)

Sophie

An absolute treasure of a story from Japan's rocky but intriguing past. The descriptions of Japan's vast and wild landscape is both extraordinary and haunting, including horrendous animal abuse and the fascinating life of the aborigines. Isabella is such an inspiration and has definitely awoken a strong wanderlust in me. The reason I chose this book in the first place is the calm and earthly voice of the reader. Her pronunciations of any japanese words is without fault and is a treat to listen to. keep up the good work!

(4.5 stars)

A LibriVox Listener

I have listened to this many times - Availle is a fantastic reader & there's so much to learn about old Japan seen through the eyes of a Victorian Englishwoman with all the prejudice & primness of the time but still, there is a lot of valuable information here - life was so very different not so long ago - naked men everywhere and straw boots for horses & silent staring crowds attending - great journey!

One very adventurous woman

(5 stars)

Dennis Murray

A wonderful insight into pre-modern Japan. Passing through at times very rough tracks in sometimes very bad weather Isabella Bird proves to be a determined traveler. The writing is elegant and compelling. Wonderfully read by Availle who has lovely clear tone.

What a woman!

(5 stars)

A LibriVox Listener

Such a fascinating account of an unexplored time in Japanese history. Isabella Bird is surely an intrepid traveler. The reader is excellent and makes the book come alive: Ms. Bird hardly needs help with that. Her descriptive narrative is faultless.

Couldn't put it down

(5 stars)

Chubber

Beautifully read glimpse into old Japan, heavily filtered through western ideas of civilization, though very open minded. One of the best first person travel logs I have read.

Japan in 1878

(5 stars)

A LibriVox Listener

Interesting account of Ms. Bird’s travels in Japan. The reader is excellent and can read the foreign names smoothly.

Reflections of a tough old Bird

(5 stars)

Stevem

Very informative observations about pre-industrial, post Edo era Japan well and intelligently read.