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Greey, Edward

author, was born Dec. 1, 1835, in England. He was an English writer of French descent who came to America in 1868, and was for many years a dealer in Japanese curios in New York city. His writings include the dramas, Vendome; and Mirah; Blue Jackets, a novel; The Golden Lotus; the juvenile tales Young Americans in Japan; The Wonderful City of Tokio; The Bear Worshippers of Yezo; and translations from the Japanese of the novels, The Loyal Ronins; and The Captive of Love. He died Oct. 1, 1888, in England.

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