Batchelor John. Ainu grammar

Tokyo, Imperial University, 1887. - 182 p.Memoirs of the literature college. The language, mythology, and geographical nomenclature of Japan viewed in the light of aino studies.In giving this work to the press, the author begs to thank Marquis Tokugawa, Marquis Matusmae, and the officials connected with the libraries of various public departments, both in Tokyo and in the Island of Yezo, for the kind manner in which they have assisted him in his search after books treating of Yezo and the Ainos. To Mr. Nagata Hōsei, one of the most assiduous and successful students of the Aino tongue, he is indebted for many valuable suggestions with regard to the Aino etymology of Japanese place-names.