102 Shadowings 



names given to worms and insects by old fanners and little boys." The 

 preface is dated thus: " Ansei Kanote, the third month at a little 

 cottage " [1856]. 



With the introduction of scientific studies the author of the Cbufu- 

 Zusetsu could no longer hope to attract attention. Yet his very modest 

 and very beautiful work was forgotten only a moment. It is now a 

 precious curiosity ; and the old man's ghost might to-day find some 

 happiness in a visit to the Imperial Library. 



