Noto, an Unexplored Corner of Japan

By Percival Lowell

Noto, an Unexplored Corner of Japan - Percival Lowell
  • Release Date: 1969-12-31
  • Genre: Travel in Asia

Description

19th century travelogue. According to Wikipedia: "Percival Lawrence Lowell (March 13, 1855–November 12, 1916) was a businessman, author, mathematician, and astronomer who fueled speculation that there were canals on Mars, founded the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, and formed the beginning of the effort that led to the discovery of Pluto 14 years after his death. The choice of the name Pluto and its symbol were partly influenced by his initials PL.”