Publisher's Synopsis
Korean Games: With Notes On The Corresponding Games Of China And Japan is a book written by Stewart Culin and first published in 1895. The book is a comprehensive guide to traditional Korean games, including board games, card games, and outdoor games. It also includes notes on the corresponding games of China and Japan, providing a comparative analysis of the games played in these neighboring countries. The book is divided into three main sections: board games, card games, and outdoor games. The board games section covers games such as Yut, Janggi, and Go-Stop, providing detailed instructions on how to play each game. The card games section includes games such as Hwatu and Go-Stop, and also provides instructions on how to play. The outdoor games section covers games such as Neolttwigi and Jegichagi, and includes information on the history and cultural significance of each game.Throughout the book, Culin provides historical and cultural context for each game, explaining how they originated and evolved over time. He also includes illustrations and diagrams to help readers better understand the rules and gameplay. In addition, the book includes a glossary of Korean terms used in the games, as well as a bibliography for further reading.Korean Games: With Notes On The Corresponding Games Of China And Japan is an important resource for anyone interested in traditional Korean culture and games. It provides a detailed and informative look at the games played in Korea, as well as their connections to the games played in neighboring countries.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1895 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
