specifically, i'm looking for books written by some of the first westerners to come into contact with/study japanese martial arts. e.j. harrison's "the fighting spirit of japan" is a perfect example of what i'm looking for. thanks for any help.

jf

Books by Donn F. Draeger:



Classical Bujutsu : Martial Arts And Ways Of Japan, Vol I., Weatherhill, 1973, 1996
Classical Budo: Martial Arts And Ways Of Japan, Vol II., Weatherhill, 1973, 1996
Modern Bujutsu & Budo: Martial Arts And Ways Of Japan, Vol III., Weatherhill, 1974, 1996
Japanese Swordsmanship : Technique And Practice (with Gordon Warner), Weatherhill, 1982

thank you, i was thinking that this thread was dead. i've read some of draeger's stuff, very good.

jf