Geisha : the secret history of a vanishing world
Downer, Lesley2000
Book
Contrary to popular opinion, geisha are not prostitutes but literally 'arts people'. Their accomplishments include singing, dancing or playing an instrument and they are masters of the art of conversation. The history of the geisha is explored here.
Main title:
Geisha : the secret history of a vanishing world / Lesley Downer.
Author:
Imprint:
London : Headline, 2000.
Collation:
xi, 370p., [16]p. of plates : ill. (chiefly col.), col. facsims., maps, col. ports. ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 360-363) and index.
ISBN:
9780747271055 (hbk)
Dewey class:
305.43390952305.40952R305.4339Do(000)
Local class:
305.4339Do
Language:
English
BRN:
674703