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Edward S. Morse and Enoshima Island |
In June 18, 1877, Edward S. Morse landed on Yokohama. Next day, he found Oomori shell mound. Later he excavated and found unglazed earthenware having cord mark. It was an earthenware made in prehistoric times.
His purpose of visit was to collect Brachipod. He stayed in Enoshima Island from July 17 to August 18th. Later he published a book "Japan Day By Day" based on his record.
Cover of the Diary
Hut rented at Enoshima Island |
Inside of temporary Laboratory |
Map of the Island |
View from the window of the Laboratory |
Many people speculated where was the hut he rented. Recently, one of researchers determined the exact point by comparing Fig 150 of Morse's sketch and old photo below. A hut pointed by an arrow is the one he rented.
Old photo
Morse Collections are found in Peabody Essex Museum in Salem.
Brachipod is not found in Enoshima now.
Revised in 2002/5/1
