Korea: A Walk Through the Land of Miracles

This book is well written and full of factual information. The stories descriping his travels include those things of every day life: eating, sleeping, contentment,humor, nature, people and more. I bought the book as a gift to a family member living & working in South Korea because after our visit to South Korea I realized just how much I'd learned reading Mr. Winchester's account of his travels.

This was the only book of Simon's I had not read. I can truly say now that I have enjoyed them all! Korea and it's people come alive. Reading a Simon Winchester book should be counted as a college level course. And it is always far more interesting.

I was compelled to write in praise of Winchester's Korea after seeing the other poor reviews. I am enjoying this book thoroughly and am not offended by Winchester's wit or maleness. There is plenty of other perspective and imagery throughout his walk that you may dwell upon if you're looking for a romantic time. It was written in the 80s though, so you'll want to get up to date - after you go and read the Journal of Hamel and his shipwrecked accounts from the mid 17th century! Winchester's language is smart. His writing structure is a breath of fresh air as someone so smart chooses to write so freely. As a fan of Krakatoa I must highly recommend this book as well.