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100 1 _aBarnes, Annie Maria,
_d1857-1933
245 1 4 _aThe Red Miriok
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2011-01-02
508 _aProduced by Barbara Tozier, Stephanie McKee, Bill Tozier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Red Miriok" by Anna M. Barnes is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in Korea, a nation historically known for its seclusion and unique customs, and explores the experiences of missionaries as they navigate the complexities of culture, faith, and superstition. Central to the narrative is Mr. Kit-ze, a quirky and superstitious boatman, along with the Reid family, who embark on a journey to study the people and conditions of the Korean interior. The opening of the book introduces Mr. Reid and his family as they prepare for a sampan trip up the Han River, discussing their needs for the journey, which includes the peculiar Mr. Kit-ze as their boatman. The family members voice differing opinions on Mr. Kit-ze's reliability due to his eccentric behaviors and attachments to his belief in mirioks—protective charms believed to ward off evil spirits. As they set off, they encounter cultural nuances, superstitions, and personal dynamics that underscore the challenges of working within this foreign landscape. The opening sets a tone of curiosity and exploration, hinting at deeper connections between the characters and the people they aim to help. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aVoyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aFamilies -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aMissionaries -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aAmericans -- Korea -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aNewman, George A.,
_d1875-1965
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34810
999 _c75656
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