A New Historic Comet?

Abstract

AT a recent meeting of the Asiatic Society of Japan, a paper was read by Mr. W. G. Aston, H.B.M. Consular Service. This paper will certainly rank high amongst historic papers relating to Japan and Korea. Briefly described, it is a comparison between the ancient records of these two countries and China, and its aim is to establish the relative credibility of these various records. Mr. Aston has so far confined his attention to the period preceding A.D. 500; and his general conclusion is that, as historic writings, the Korean and Chinese chronicles are far superior to the Japanese of the same date.