Korea Neighbors by Isabella Bishop (14 results)

Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Reprint. Facsimile Classic Reprint; c.r. 1898. Trade PB in illustrated wraps. About Very Good. Covers and first few pages heavily creased, bottom page edge soiled, vertical edge stained. 488pp inc. Index; illustrated in reproductions, map. 548 p. Book.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New. Book is in NEW condition. 1.6.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. First Thus. First Yonsei University Press Edition (First Thus). Includes Index. The Book Is Bound In Green Cloth With Gilt Lettering On The Spine. Green Marker Ribbon Bound In. Fold Out Map In Fine Condition. The Lower Corner Are Lightly Bumped. The Back Hinge Is Starting. The Jacket Is Worn And Has Small Chips And Tears. The Spine Is Sunned.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. B/W photos & Maps (illustrator). 1st. 1st thus edition; dj w/ lite chipping, in mylar; green c w/gilt spine titles, some rubbing and moderate wear; 487 clean, unmarked pages/Maps, Appendixes & Index.; satin marked bound in.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book takes you on a captivating journey through the Hermit Kingdom of Korea at the turn of the 20th century. Through the author's keen observations and insightful inquiries, you'll experience the country's unique culture, customs, and landscapes, from bustling markets and serene temples to the breathtaking Diamond Mountains. Stepping into a world on the cusp of change, you'll witness the clash between ancient traditions and encroaching modernity. The author paints a vivid picture of Korea's political landscape, navigating its complex relationship with neighboring powers like China and Japan. This book delves into the intricate tapestry of Korean life, exploring the role of women, the influence of Confucianism and Shamanism, and the burgeoning impact of Christian missions. You'll gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by this nation as it emerges from centuries of isolation. Ultimately, this book offers a window into a pivotal moment in Korean history, illuminating the resilience and adaptability of its people as they navigate a rapidly changing world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

green cloth hardbound 8vo. ~ 8ş (octavo). green satin marker ribbon. dustwrapper in protective plastic book jacket cover. near fine cond. binding square & tight. covers clean. edges lightly soiled. contents free of all markings. marker ribbon in fine cond. dustwrapper in vg cond. spine sunfaded, rubbing and soiling, not price clipped. nice clean copy. no library markings, store stamps, stickers, bookplates, no names, inking , underlining, remainder markings etc ~ "No. 4 (of) A Series Of Western Books On Korea." v+488p. color foldout map of Korea in mint cond. approximately 36 glossy sepiatone photo illustrations. 5 appendices.index. world history. religion. anthropology. history of korea. memoirs. christian missionaries. travel & exploration. history of korea. history of russia. history of china. history of japan. the Kur~dong. the sailing of the sampan. on the river of golden sand. korean marriage customs. the korean pony. Korean roads and inns.diamond mountain monasteries. impending war. mukden .Chinese troops. Nagasaki. Vladivostok. Korean settlers in Siberia. trans~Siberian railroad. the assassination of the Queen. burial customs. the Pyongyang battlefield. song~do, a royal city. exorcisms and dancing women. the hair cropping edict. Daemonism or shamanism. notes on Daemonism concluded. Seoul in 1897. treaty between Japan and Russia.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Later Printing. Blue cloth, gilt decoration; bookplate, minor wear, firm attractive copy; 8vo 8" - 9" tall.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. First US Edition; Later Printing. Faint soil on cloth & edges; book store stamp on endpaper; b/w illustrations, folded map; nice bright copy.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Bishop, Isabella Bird. Korea and her neighbors. A narrative of travel, with an account of the recent vicissitudes and present position of the country. New York; Chicago; Toronto: Fleming H. Revell, 1898. 488 pages, [26] leaves of plates, two fold-out maps; decorated cloth bonding, endsheets neatly replaced. Former front free endpaper, with signature of E.G. Bickford, is laid in, together with a newspaper clipping from 1898 about a Korean ginseng seller arrested in Texas under suspicion of being Chinese.

Condition: Fine. Number of books: 1.