Name: Korea: A Walk Through the Land of Miracles
SKU: 1728422
Price: 370.00 ZAR
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Author: Simon Winchester
ISBN: 9780060750442

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Korea: A Walk Through the Land of Miracles

Type

Physical Book

Author

Simon Winchester

Publisher

Harper Perennial

Year

2005

Language

English

Pages

298

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

20.3x13.5x2 cm

Weight

0.25 kg.

ISBN

0060750448

ISBN13

9780060750442

Synopsis "Korea: A Walk Through the Land of Miracles "

In the late 1980s, New York Times bestselling author Simon Winchester set out on foot to discover the Republic of Korea - from its southern tip to the North Korean border - in order to set the record straight about this enigmatic and elusive land.Fascinating for its vivid presentation of historical and geographic detail, Korea is that rare book that actually defines a nation and its people. Winchester's gift for capturing engaging characters in true, compelling stories provides us with a treasury of enchanting and informed insight on the culture, language, history, and politics of this little-known corner of Asia.With a new introduction by the author, Korea is a beautiful journey through a mysterious country and a memorable addition to the many adventures of Simon Winchester.

Simon Winchester

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Simon Winchester. The biography of this popular British writer, journalist, and broadcaster is filled with anecdotes: in 1977, The Guardian appointed him as a foreign correspondent in New Delhi, and he drove there from Oxford. While covering the Falklands occupation for The Sunday Times in 1982, he was kidnapped. He has dedicated his life to writing informative books, among which The Professor and the Madman stands out. For his services to journalism and literature, he was named an Officer of the Order of the British Empire.

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