Korea: A Walk Through the Land of Miracles Wydawca: Harper Perennial Opis produktu Korea: A Walk Through the Land of Miracles by Simon Winchester is a gripping travelogue that transforms a walking journey into a living portrait of the Republic of Korea. In the late 1980s Winchester set out on foot from the southern tip of Korea to the North Korean border. This travel memoir blends vivid historical detail, cultural observation, and on-the-ground reporting to create one of the best Korea travel books and nonfiction travel histories available in English. Readers get a walking tour of Korea that explores language, politics, geography, and memorable local characters without resorting to clichés. Perfect for fans of travel writing, history buffs, and anyone searching for an immersive Korea history book or a Republic of Korea travel memoir, Winchester's storytelling makes complex subjects accessible and deeply human. The narrative reads like a detective story of place—equal parts description and travel, social history, and personal anecdote. This English book offers both a guide-like sense of place and a thoughtful cultural study: ideal for prospective travelers, students of East Asian history, and readers who love richly written nonfiction. With a new introduction by the author, Korea remains a compelling choice for discovering the country beyond headlines. If you’re looking for a travel book about Korea that combines historical depth with vivid, character-driven tales, add Simon Winchester's Korea: A Walk Through the Land of Miracles to your collection and start your journey today. Specyfikacja SKU: PEEA002520672 EAN: 9780060750442 Waga: 249 g Author: Winchester, Simon Binding: Paperback Pages: 336 Publication Year: 2005 BISAC Category 1: TRV003050 BISAC Category 2: HIS023000 BISAC Category 3: TRV001000