Voyage To Corea, And The Island Of Loo-Choo (1820)

By Basil Hall

Book Overview

""Voyage to Corea, and the Island of Loo-Choo"" is a travelogue written by Basil Hall in 1820. The book details his experiences during a voyage to East Asia, specifically to the islands of Korea and Loo-Choo (modern-day Okinawa). The author provides a vivid account of the people, culture, and landscapes he encountered during his journey. He describes the customs and traditions of the inhabitants, their dress, and their way of life. Hall also provides a detailed description of the flora and fauna of the region, including the exotic plants and animals he encountered. The book is an important historical document as it provides a glimpse into the lives of the people of East Asia during the early 19th century. It is a fascinating read for anyone interested in travel literature, history, and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437362052
• ISBN13: 9781437362053
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"