Korea: A Walk Through the Land of Miracles

by Simon Winchester

Book Overview

In the late 1980s, New York Times bestselling author Simon Winchester set out on foot to discover the Republic of Korea - from its southern tip to the North Korean border - in order to set the record straight about this enigmatic and elusive land.

Fascinating for its vivid presentation of historical and geographic detail, Korea is that rare book that actually defines a nation and its people. Winchester's gift for capturing engaging characters...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060750448
• ISBN13: 9780060750442
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Harper Perennial
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.3" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Well written; the way to learn about another country!

This book is well written and full of factual information. The stories descriping his travels include those things of every day life: eating, sleeping, contentment,humor, nature, people and more. I bought the book as a gift to a family member living & working in South Korea because after our visit to South Korea I realized just how much I'd learned reading Mr. Winchester's account of his travels.

Simon Winchester always pleases!

This was the only book of Simon's I had not read. I can truly say now that I have enjoyed them all! Korea and it's people come alive. Reading a Simon Winchester book should be counted as a college level course. And it is always far more interesting.

A good read, a page turner, an easy, enjoyable book

I was compelled to write in praise of Winchester's Korea after seeing the other poor reviews. I am enjoying this book thoroughly and am not offended by Winchester's wit or maleness. There is plenty of other perspective and imagery throughout his walk that you may dwell upon if you're looking for a romantic time. It was written in the 80s though, so you'll want to get up to date - after you go and read the Journal of Hamel and his shipwrecked accounts from the mid 17th century! Winchester's language is smart. His writing structure is a breath of fresh air as someone so smart chooses to write so freely. As a fan of Krakatoa I must highly recommend this book as well.