false http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1167571833m/25018.jpg 25018 7 <p>In the late 1980s, <em>New York Times</em> 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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>With a new introduction by the author, <b>Korea</b> is a beautiful journey through a mysterious country and a memorable addition to the many adventures of <b>Simon Winchester</b>.</p> 3739584 1988 Korea: A Walk Through the Land of Miracles total:78|5:9|4:27|3:35|2:6|1:1| 78 271 145 20 5 1 false false Mon Feb 02 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Wed Jan 28 05:49:28 -0800 2009 Mon Feb 02 02:36:40 -0800 2009 more...]]> 4 0 false false Mon May 11 00:09:31 -0700 2009 Tue May 19 08:55:45 -0700 2009 more...]]> 3 0 false false Wed Dec 15 00:00:00 -0800 2004 Wed Apr 02 05:34:48 -0700 2008 Sat Apr 05 11:34:00 -0700 2008 more...]]> 3 0 false false Thu Nov 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Fri Dec 21 21:25:37 -0800 2007 Mon Nov 16 10:57:35 -0800 2009 more...]]> 4 0 false false Tue Jan 13 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Tue Feb 10 21:44:17 -0800 2009 Fri Feb 13 15:39:05 -0800 2009 more...]]> 1 0 false false Tue Aug 28 08:46:02 -0700 2007 Tue Aug 28 08:47:11 -0700 2007 more...]]> 5 0 false false Sun Oct 28 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Sat Nov 28 05:40:28 -0800 2009 Sat Nov 28 05:41:19 -0800 2009 3 0 false false Sat Aug 15 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Tue Aug 04 05:29:05 -0700 2009 Sat Aug 29 05:36:26 -0700 2009 more...]]> 4 0 false false Thu May 14 03:15:41 -0700 2009 Thu May 14 03:16:27 -0700 2009 5 0 false false Thu Mar 12 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Thu Mar 05 03:56:19 -0800 2009 Thu Mar 12 21:14:59 -0700 2009 3 0 false false Sun Jul 20 00:56:51 -0700 2008 Sun Jul 20 01:05:19 -0700 2008
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