Quaint Korea

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Miln, Louise Jordan, 1864-1933

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Quaint Korea" by Louise Jordan Miln is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. The book explores the culture, customs, and daily life of Korea as observed by the author, who accompanied her husband (referred to as Mr. Q.) and their party on a journey to the kingdom during a time of pivotal change and conflict in East Asia. Through her observations, Miln offers readers insights into both the idiosyncrasies of Korean society and the political dynamics of the region, along with reflections on the nature of cultural exchange. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Mrs. Q., the spoiled wife of an Englishman, traveling in a Chinese junk bound for Korea, along with their companion, a Chinese mandarin, and a young man named John Stewart-Leigh. As they embark on their journey to Korea, the opening chapters provide glimpses of their awkward interactions, showcasing their linguistic barriers and cultural differences. The narrative quickly sets the stage for a detailed exploration of Korea's distinct customs and lifestyle, richly infused with both humor and poignant reflections on the ongoing influences of Western civilization on traditional societies. The early chapters suggest that readers can expect an engaging mix of personal anecdote, cultural commentary, and historical context as Miln delves deeper into her experience in the "land of the morning calm". (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

A few words about Hamel

Some curious Korean customs

Söul from the city wall

Korea's king

Korean women

Korean women (continued)

Korean architecture

How the Chinese, the Japanese, and the Koreans amuse themselves

A glance at Korean art

Korea's irreligion

Korea's history in a nutshell

The scourges of China

Japan's ingratitude

Glossary.

Credits:

Produced by Mardi Desjardins & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net from page images generously made available by the Internet Archive (https://archive.org)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 66.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2018-02-22