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Notes on some of the laws, customs, and superstitions of Korea
American anthropologist • 4 • Published In 1891 • Pages: 177-187 incomplete
By: Rockhill, W. Woodville.
Abstract
Rockhill, as United States Chargé d'Affaires in 1886-87 jotted down a series of notes during his four month residence. This is an account of Korean culture presenting information on the following subjects: state, government activities, sanctions, justice, organized ceremonial, magic and feasting. As a general statement concerning Korean social organization, it is one of the best of its kind.
- HRAF PubDate
- 1998
- Region
- Asia
- Sub Region
- East Asia
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Government Official
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- ER ; Robert J. Smith ; 1950
- Field Date
- 1886-1887
- Coverage Date
- not specified
- Coverage Place
- Korea
- Notes
- [by] W. Woodville Rockhill
- This document consists of excerpts
- LCCN
- 17015424
- LCSH
- Koreans