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

""Voyage To Corea, And The Island Of Loo-Choo"" is a travelogue written by Basil Hall that chronicles his journey to Korea and the island of Loo-Choo (modern-day Okinawa) in the early 19th century. Hall was a British naval officer and explorer who undertook this journey to gather information about the geography, culture, and politics of these regions. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part detailing Hall's voyage to Korea on board the HMS Alceste. He describes the challenges of navigating through the treacherous waters around the Korean peninsula, the customs and traditions of the Korean people, and his meetings with the Korean officials. The second part of the book focuses on Hall's visit to Loo-Choo, where he provides a detailed account of the island's geography, flora and fauna, and the customs of its inhabitants. Throughout the book, Hall provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes, people, and cultures he encounters. He also includes illustrations and maps to aid the reader's understanding of the places he visited. ""Voyage To Corea, And The Island Of Loo-Choo"" is a valuable historical document that provides insights into the early 19th-century world and the British exploration of East Asia.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the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.