| Title | : | Korea |
|---|---|---|
| Author | : | Simon Winchester |
| Release | : | 2009-10-27 |
| Kind | : | ebook |
| Genre | : | Travel in Asia, Books, Travel & Adventure, History, Asian History, Specialty Travel, Biographies & Memoirs, Historical Bios & Memoirs, World History, Arts & Entertainment, Art & Architecture, Art History |
| Size | : | 1147734 |
| 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 in true, compelling stories provides us with a treasury of enchanting and informed insight on the culture, language, history, and politics of this little-known corner of Asia. With a new introduction by the author, Korea is a beautiful journey through a mysterious country and a memorable addition to the many adventures of Simon Winchester. |
