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Account of a voyage of discovery to the west coast of Corea, and the great Loo-Choo Island

By Basil Hall
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A naval expedition narrative combines day-to-day accounts of a voyage along the west coast of Korea and to the principal Loo-choo island with practical scientific appendices. The text recounts coastal surveys, harbor descriptions, and interactions with local chiefs and communities, offering observations on manners, religion, language, and material culture alongside a compiled vocabulary. Appendices present charts, hydrographical and meteorological records, astronomical observations, and geological notes, and the work is accompanied by drawings of scenery and costume, providing both navigational detail for seafarers and ethnographic and natural-history information for future visitors.

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Basil Hall

Basil Hall was a British naval officer and author known for his explorations and writings about his travels in the early 19th century. His notable works include "Account of a Voyage of Discovery to the West Coast of Corea, and the Great Loo-Choo Island," which details his experiences in East Asia, and "Fragments of Voyages and Travels," a collection of anecdotes from his naval life. Hall's writings provide valuable insights into the cultures and landscapes he encountered, contributing to the literary heritage of travel literature during his time.

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