"A great deal more than a mere narrative of residence in Korea. It goes to the bottom of the whole question of the main characteristics of the three far-Eastern nations, China, Japan, and Korea, mixing philosophical views, new information, personal recollections, and witty remarks in such fashion as to conciliate the tastes of all classes of readers.... Fortunately for the subject, it has been taken in hand by one who had the verve of youth allied with the curiosity of the scientist. These serve as torches that light up with a picturesque beauty the cavernous recesses of the Hermit Kingdom.... The extreme beauty of the illustrations."—The Japan Gazette (Yokohama).
"An interesting and poetic account of a strange, sad country."—Boston Advertiser.
"A most readable book, sumptuously got up."—New York Commercial Advertiser.
"We could not spare one of these four hundred pages."—New York Sun.
"A work of unique merit."—New York Telegram.
"A charming volume."—Christian Register.
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TICKNOR AND COMPANY, Boston.