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 who sailed to East Asia in 1816. The book is a detailed account of Hall's journey to Korea, Japan, and the Ryukyu Islands, also known as Loo-Choo. The author describes the landscapes, people, customs, and culture of these countries, providing a unique perspective on the region during the early 19th century.The book begins with Hall's departure from England and his arrival in Rio de Janeiro, where he describes the city and its inhabitants. He then sails across the Pacific Ocean to the coast of Korea, where he encounters Korean officials and learns about the country's political and social systems. Hall also describes the Korean landscape, including the mountains, rivers, and forests.After leaving Korea, Hall sails to the Ryukyu Islands, where he spends several weeks exploring the islands and meeting the local people. He describes the customs, religion, and daily life of the Ryukyuans, as well as their interactions with the Japanese and Chinese.The final section of the book is dedicated to Hall's journey to Japan, where he visits several cities and meets with Japanese officials and merchants. He describes the Japanese landscape, architecture, and culture, including their art, music, and theater.Throughout the book, Hall provides detailed observations of the people and places he encounters, as well as his own thoughts and impressions. His account offers a fascinating glimpse into East Asia during a time of great change and transformation.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.