Basil Hall Chamberlain

Anthropologist and folklorist

Basil Hall Chamberlain was a British anthropologist and folklorist who specialized in the study of Japanese culture. He was born in 1850 in Oxford, England, and studied at Oxford University. Chamberlain is best known for his work on Japanese folklore, particularly his collection of Ainu folk-tales. He was also a prolific writer and published numerous articles and books on Japanese culture. Chamberlain's work played a...