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100	1		_aMiln, Louise Jordan, _d1864-1933
245	1	0	_aQuaint Korea
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2018
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2018-02-22
505	0		_aA 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.
508			_aProduced 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)
520			_a"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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aKorea -- Description and travel
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56623
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