| Under order of the Governor General of Formosa this study was undertaken in the hope that something could be done to improve the administration of the Island of Formosa under the Japanese. The study discusses various types of rent, tenancy deeds and pledges, and in effect gives the history and details or all things falling under the heading of administration. The appendix includes laws, rules and descriptions of customs regarding family life, such as guardianship, adoption, marriage and inheritance. |