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Title: Our Little Korean Cousin

Author: H. Lee M. Pike

Release Date: April 15, 2004 [EBook #12048]

Language: English

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Our Little Korean Cousin

By

H. Lee M. Pike

_Illustrated by_

L.J. Bridgman

Preface

Until very recently little has been known of the strange land in which
the subject of this tale lives. Recent events have done much to
introduce Korea and its people to the world at large. For this reason
the story of Yung Pak's youthful days may be the more interesting to his
Western cousins.

These are stirring times in Korea, and it may safely be prophesied that
the little Koreans of the present day will occupy a larger place in the
world's history than have their fathers and grandfathers. Their bright
eyes are now turned toward the light, and, under the uplifting
influences of education and civilization, the old superstitions and
antique customs are bound to give way.

Some famous Americans and Englishmen have had no small part in letting
in the light upon this dark nation, and in years to come, when Korea
shall have attained to the full stature of national strength, the names
of Rodgers, Blake, Kimberly, and many others will be held in high esteem
by the people of that country.

This little volume gives just a glimpse into the mode of life, the
habits and customs, the traditions and superstitions, of the Koreans. If
it awakens an interest in the minds of its young readers, and inspires
them with a desire for further knowledge of their cousins in this far
Eastern land, its purpose will be well served.

Contents

CHAPTER

I. SOME QUEER THINGS
II. YUNG PAK'S HOME
III. A GLIMPSE OF THE KING
IV. YUNG PAK AT SCHOOL
V. A LESSON IN HISTORY
VI. THE MONK'S STORY
VII. A JOURNEY
VIII. THE MONASTERY AT CHANG-AN-SA
IX. A FULL-FLEDGED TOP-KNOT

List of Illustrations

YUNG PAK A STREET IN SEOUL
"ALL THE BOYS SIT