Korea the beautiful : treasures of the Hermit Kingdom
Yoo, Yushin1987
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An introduction to the cultural history of Korea, traditions, description and travel, and way of life of the people of Korea.
Main title:
Korea the beautiful : treasures of the Hermit Kingdom / Yushin Yoo.
Author:
Edition:
1988 Olympic games commemorative edition
Imprint:
Los Angeles : Golden Pond Press, ©1987.
Collation:
226 pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 29 cm.
Notes:
Includes index.
Contents:
IntroductionPart One: Geographical overviewThe landClimateThe four seasons and their traditional festivalsFloraFaunaPart Two: Cultural and political heritageThe beginnings of KoreaThe three kingdomsThe Koryo kingdomThe Choson kingdomChoson's fight for freedomThe Republic of KoreaPart Three: Creative expression and religionsArtsCalligraphyMusic and dancePrimitive animism and shamanismTaoismConfucianismKorean BuddhismChristianityPart Four: Customs and traditionsClothingFoodHousingLifestylePart Five: A tour of the ten most beautiful wonders of KoreaSeoulSeoul vicinityKyongjuMt. Soraksan and the east coastChejudo IslandsMt. Chirisan National ParkMt. Kyeryongsan National ParkHallyo Waterway National ParkMt. Songnisan National ParkHaeinsa Temple in Mt. Kayasan.
ISBN:
9780942091014 (hardback)
Dewey class:
915.19
Local class:
915.19
Language:
English
BRN:
15501
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Reference | 915.19 KOR | Not for loan (Set: 08 Feb 2018) |