LITMIR.BIZ

      To my mother, Mary Flanagan Pate. For her unfailing love and support. Mere words cannot express....

      First published in 2005 by Tuttle Publishing, an imprint of Periplus Editions (HK) Ltd, with editorial offices at 364 Innovation Drive, North Clarendon, VT 05759 U.S.A. and 61 Tai Seng Avenue, #02-12 Singapore 534167.

      Copyright © 2005 Alan S. Pate

      All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without prior permission of the publisher.

      LCC Card No. 2004114424

      ISBN: 978-1-4629-0720-5 (ebook)

      Design: Holger Jacobs and Wiesia Power

      Printed in Singapore

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      The author can be reached at

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      Mitate gosho: Monkey trainer

       Edo period, 19th century

       Height 15 inches

       Carabet Collection

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