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James Scarth Gale and his History of the Korean People by: Rutt, Richard

Hardcover. Seoul, Korea, Royal Asiatic Society, Korea Branch, in conjuction with Taewon Publishing Company, 1st, 1972, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Fair, 396 pages, hardcover. Dust jacket is significantly ripped and worn. Covers underneath are clean and bright, as are interior pages. Binding is solid. This book is a brisk narrative based on the traditional Korean interpretation of history, packed with anecdotes, and enlivened by perceptive notes about folklore and customs. James Scarth Gale (1863-1937) was a Canadian missionary and a pioneer scholar. He was a prolific writer, an industrious translator, and a major lexicographer. Previous owner signed their name on the inside front end page, otherwise clean copy. Record # 33717


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