Account of a voyage of discovery to the west coast of Corea, and the great Loo-…
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"Account of a Voyage of Discovery to the West Coast of Corea, and the Great Loo-Choo Islands" by Captain Basil Hall is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work provides a detailed narrative of Captain Hall's expedition to uncharted regions of East Asia, particularly focusing on the interactions with the people of Corea and the Loo-Choo Islands. The text likely offers insight into the geography, culture, and social
dynamics of the regions encountered during the voyage. The beginning of the voyage details the departure from England and the crew's arrival at the coast of Corea. The narrative describes their initial encounters with the Corean natives, highlighting their unsociable demeanor and the language barriers faced by the explorers. The explorers attempt to engage with the locals and navigate their way through the islands, blending scientific observations with personal reflections on the cultural nuances they encounter. The opening chapters set the stage for a journey filled with discovery, tension, and the challenges of intercultural communication. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hall, Basil, 1788-1844 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 97181634 |
| Title | Account of a voyage of discovery to the west coast of Corea, and the great Loo-Choo Island |
| Credits | Produced by Jane Hyland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | Ryukyu Islands -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Korea -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 29051 |
| Release Date | Jun 6, 2009 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 560 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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