Bøger af Horace Newton Allen

Horace Newton Allen (1858 - 1932), a Protestant, medical missionary from the United States, who later also served as a diplomat, made a remarkable impact on his mission country, Korea, where he arrived in 1884. He was the first Protestant missionary to work in the country. In 1885, he established Korea's first modern medical facility, Gwanghyewon, which has grown into the Yonsei University Severance Hospital and School of Medicine. In 1887, he accompanied Korea's first diplomatic delegation to Washington. He also wrote some of the first books introducing Korean culture to the western world.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

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Korean Tales is a collection of stories translated from Korean folk lore by Horace Newton Allen. The book includes introductory chapters that provide descriptive information about Korea, its culture, and its people. The stories in the book are a mix of fables, legends, and myths, featuring characters such as gods, ghosts, and animals. These tales offer insights into the traditional Korean way of life, their beliefs, and their values. Some of the stories are humorous, while others are serious and thought-provoking. The book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in Korean folklore and culture.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1889 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.