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Corea: the Hermit Nation by Griffis, William Elliot, 1843-1928 - 1889
by Griffis, William Elliot, 1843-1928
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Corea: the Hermit Nation
by Griffis, William Elliot, 1843-1928
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New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1889. 3rd ed, Revised and Enlarged with Additional Chapter on Corea in 1888. Hardcover. Very Good. frontis, illustrations, maps (1 folding), index, 474p. plus (4)p. publisher's advertisements. Original two-toned cloth divided by a white strip (dull orange backed in black). 21cm. Backstrip lightly rubbed at ends. Endpaper split along front hinge. Kittery Public Library bookplate inside front cover.
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- Edition 3rd ed, Revised and Enlarged with Additional Chapter on Corea in
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- Publisher Charles Scribner's Sons
- Place of Publication New York
- Date Published 1889
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Corea: The Hermit Nation
by William Elliot Griffis
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Corea: The Hermit Nation
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New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1897. A rich and detailed description of Korea, its history, both ancient and modern, its political and social life - culture, customs, religion and folk beliefs, education, foreign relations, etc., written by American missionary and educator W E Griffis. A classic reference on the nation, then renowned for its insularity, at the end of the 19th century. Clean ex-lib with minimal marks; rear hinge cracked, otherwise binding firm and internal pages bright and unmarked. 6th ed. incl. update chapter 'Corea in 1897'. xxxii, 492 pp., 21 b&w engravings, 26 maps & plans in text, rear fold-out map in facsimile only. Sixth edition. Hardbound. Very Good. 22 x 15 cm..
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Corea: The Hermit Nation
by Griffis, William Elliot
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Charles Scribner's Sons, 1882. Book. Good+. Hardcover. Inscribed by Author(s). 1st Edition. In blue cloth. Inscribed by Griffis and dated 1882. Light wear to cloth at spine ends. Damp staining to page edges, bleeding in an inch to three inches in places. Fold-out map..
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Corea [Korea]. The Hermit Nation. I. Ancient And Mediaeval History. Ii. Political And Social Corea. Iii. Modern And Recent History.
by Griffis, William Elliot
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New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1882. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good. Xxvi, 462, Large Multi-Fold Colored Map, 2 Pp Ads. Blue Cloth, Gilt, Tan Endpapers. First Edition. Slight Usage, Some Very Faint Discoloration To Covers, Endpapers And Contents Immaculate; Map Bright And Clean. Per Wikipedia, William Elliot Griffis (1843 -1928) Was An American Orientalist, Congregational Minister, Lecturer, And Prolific Author. At Rutgers, Griffis Was An English And Latin Language Tutor For Taro Kusakabe, A Young Samurai From The Province Of Echizen (Part Of Modern Fukui). After A Year Of Travel In Europe, He Studied At The Seminary Of The Reformed Church In America In New Brunswick (Known Today As The New Brunswick Theological Seminary). In September 1870 Griffis Was Invited To Japan By Matsudaira Shungaku, For The Purpose Of Organizing Schools Along Modern Lines. In 1871, He Was Superintendent Of Education In The Province Of Echizen.] In Recompense, He Was Provided With A Salary Of $2,400,…
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Corea [Korea] The Hermit Nation.
by GRIFFIS, William Elliot
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New York:: Charles Scribner's Sons,, 1882.. First edition.. publisher's cloth.. Old ink name stamp on pastedown; spine very slightly darkened with light use at extremities; tight and sound.. 8vo,. Illustrated, including maps (one folding)..
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