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

Voyage to Korea and the Island of Loo-Choo is a travelogue written by Basil Hall, a British naval officer and explorer, and was first published in 1820. The book is an account of Hall's journey to the Far East in the early 19th century, where he visited Korea and the Ryukyu Islands, now known as Okinawa, Japan.The book is divided into two parts. The first part covers Hall's journey to Korea, where he was one of the first Westerners to visit the country. He describes the culture, customs, and traditions of the Korean people, as well as their government and economy. Hall also provides an account of his interactions with the Korean officials and the challenges he faced in trying to establish diplomatic relations between Britain and Korea.The second part of the book focuses on Hall's visit to the Ryukyu Islands, where he spent several months exploring the islands and studying the culture and traditions of the Ryukyuan people. He provides a detailed description of the island of Loo-Choo, now known as Okinawa, including its geography, flora, and fauna. Hall also provides an account of his interactions with the local people, including the royal family, and the various customs and traditions he observed during his stay.Throughout the book, Hall provides a vivid and detailed account of his travels, including his observations of the people, places, and cultures he encountered. He also includes numerous illustrations and maps to help readers visualize the places he visited. Voyage to Korea and the Island of Loo-Choo is a fascinating account of a journey to the Far East in the early 19th century and provides a unique perspective on the culture and traditions of Korea and the Ryukyu Islands.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.