Project Gutenberg 2015-12-04 Public domain in the USA. 507 Underwood, Lillias H. (Lillias Horton) 1851 Underwood, L. H. (Lillias Horton) Underwood, Lillias Horton 08030943 Fifteen Years Among the Top-Knots; Or, Life in Korea 15 Years Among the Top-Knots: Life in Korea Produced by David Edwards, Wayne Hammond, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Fifteen Years Among the Top-Knots; Or, Life in Korea" by Lillias H. Underwood is a personal narrative recounting experiences as a medical missionary in Korea, likely written in the early 20th century. The book provides insights into Underwood's journey from the United States to Korea, focusing on her challenges and observations while working in the context of the local culture, society, and the complexities of missionary work. As a strong-willed woman entering a foreign land, Underwood's story captures her initial encounters with Koreans and her early impressions of the country while establishing her medical and humanitarian efforts. The opening of the narrative introduces readers to Mrs. Underwood's arrival in Chemulpo, Korea, where she is confronted with a stark contrast between Korean society and her homeland. As she travels to Seoul, Underwood shares vivid descriptions of the landscape, the plight of the local populace, and the unique architectural features of the city. Initially troubled by the squalor and poverty she witnesses, she expresses both determination and trepidation. Undeterred by her surroundings, Underwood embarks on her medical duties, striving to learn the language and connect with patients. Her early experiences, including her first interactions with the royal family and her reflections on the local customs and religious practices, set the stage for a rich recounting of her missionary work, intertwined with the cultural and social challenges of 19th-century Korea. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 60.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Korea -- Description and travel Missions -- Korea DS Text Category: Biographies Category: Travel Writing Category: History - Other Category: Religion/Spirituality 739884 2025-09-20T10:09:00.132292 text/html 718516 2024-10-22T23:32:08 text/html 4082623 2025-09-20T10:09:08.714226 application/epub+zip 4092875 2025-09-20T10:09:01.837300 application/epub+zip 366985 2025-09-20T10:09:00.894297 application/epub+zip 4272180 2025-09-20T10:09:14.116245 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 4221124 2025-09-20T10:09:07.776250 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 502006 2022-09-23T03:34:48.356190 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 678940 2025-09-20T10:08:59.083310 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 659081 2024-10-22T23:32:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17419 2025-09-20T10:09:14.258193 application/rdf+xml 13355 2025-09-20T10:09:01.006293 image/jpeg 2552 2025-09-20T10:09:00.951278 image/jpeg 3746569 2025-09-20T10:09:00.299309 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia