Korea And The Sacred White Mountain: Being A Brief Account Of A Journey In Korea In 1891, Together With An Account Of An Ascent Of The White Mountain (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161892864)

""Korea and the Sacred White Mountain"" is a travelogue written by Alfred Edward John Cavendish, documenting his journey through Korea in 1891. The book provides a detailed account of his experiences and observations of the Korean culture, customs, and traditions. Additionally, the book describes his ascent of the White Mountain, a sacred peak in Korea, in 1894. The author's vivid descriptions of the landscape, flora, and fauna of the mountain, as well as his encounters with the local people, provide a fascinating insight into the culture and history of Korea. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Korean history, culture, and geography, and is an essential read for those interested in travel writing and exploration.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.

Author: Alfred Edward John Cavendish,Henry Edward Goold-Adams
ISBN-10: 1161892869
ISBN-13: 9781161892864
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 282
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.56lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.69d