{"product_id":"korea-a-walk-through-the-land-of-miracles-9780060750442","title":"Korea: A Walk Through the Land of Miracles","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKorea: A Walk Through the Land of Miracles - Simon Winchester Travel Memoir\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the late 1980s, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis travel memoir offers an authentic exploration of South Korea during a transformative period in the nation's history. Winchester's journey on foot provides readers with an intimate perspective on Korean culture, landscape, and society that few Western observers had documented at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Makes This Korean Travel Book Unique\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFascinating 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike typical travel guides, this narrative combines personal adventure with deep cultural analysis. Winchester's background as a journalist and bestselling author brings credibility and engaging storytelling to his observations of Korean life, from rural villages to urban centers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Journey\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book chronicles Winchester's trek across the Korean peninsula, offering readers ground-level insights into the Republic of Korea. His walking journey allows for encounters with ordinary Koreans and observations of daily life that would be impossible from a tour bus or airplane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a new introduction by the author, \u003cstrong\u003eKorea\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beautiful journey through a mysterious country and a memorable addition to the many adventures of \u003cstrong\u003eSimon Winchester\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSimon Winchester is the acclaimed author of many books, including \u003cem\u003eThe Professor and the Madman\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Men Who United the States, The Map That Changed the World, The Man Who Loved China, A Crack in the Edge of the World, \u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eKrakatoa\u003c\/em\u003e, all of which were \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestsellers and appeared on numerous best and notable lists. In 2006, Winchester was made an officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Her Majesty the Queen. He resides in western Massachusetts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Harper Perennial edition makes Winchester's insightful Korean odyssey accessible to a new generation of readers interested in Asian travel literature and Korean studies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper Perennial","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680512839954,"sku":"9780060750442","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_df8233fb-f026-47fc-b836-3f1c159b7c6f.jpg?v=1734920405","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/korea-a-walk-through-the-land-of-miracles-9780060750442","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}