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LoC No.: 04007337
Title: Korea
Original Publication: New York: Charles Scribner's sons, 1904.
Credits: Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Korea" by Angus Hamilton is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the socio-political landscape of Korea during a pivotal time, particularly in relation to its interactions with foreign powers, specifically Japan and Russia. It delves into various aspects of Korean society, economy, and government, shedding light on its struggles for independence and modernization. The opening of the book begins with a discussion on the lack of accurate naval surveys of the Korean coastline, highlighting the treacherous navigation and the subsequent shipwrecks that it has caused for foreign mariners. Hamilton describes the islands and unique geographic features of Korea, illustrating the beauty and peril of its waters. Additionally, he touches upon the superstitions and beliefs of the Korean people regarding their lands and the historical significance of past navigators who made their way to Korea, foreshadowing the blend of admiration and apprehension that would characterize foreign-Korean relations in the historical context provided throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hamilton, A. (Angus), 1874-1913
EBook No.: 72932
Published: Feb 11, 2024
Downloads: 112
Language: English
Subject: Korea -- Description and travel
Subject: Korea
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 04007337
Title: Korea
Original Publication: New York: Charles Scribner's sons, 1904.
Credits: Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Korea" by Angus Hamilton is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the socio-political landscape of Korea during a pivotal time, particularly in relation to its interactions with foreign powers, specifically Japan and Russia. It delves into various aspects of Korean society, economy, and government, shedding light on its struggles for independence and modernization. The opening of the book begins with a discussion on the lack of accurate naval surveys of the Korean coastline, highlighting the treacherous navigation and the subsequent shipwrecks that it has caused for foreign mariners. Hamilton describes the islands and unique geographic features of Korea, illustrating the beauty and peril of its waters. Additionally, he touches upon the superstitions and beliefs of the Korean people regarding their lands and the historical significance of past navigators who made their way to Korea, foreshadowing the blend of admiration and apprehension that would characterize foreign-Korean relations in the historical context provided throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hamilton, A. (Angus), 1874-1913
EBook No.: 72932
Published: Feb 11, 2024
Downloads: 112
Language: English
Subject: Korea -- Description and travel
Subject: Korea
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.