Account of a voyage of discovery to the west coast of Corea, and the great Loo-Choo Island

A British naval expedition set sail in the early 1800s to chart the little‑known western coast of Corea and the nearby island of Loo‑choo. Led by a seasoned captain and accompanied by a diligent lieutenant, the crew combined seamanship with scientific curiosity, recording the geography, tides and marine conditions of a region largely absent from European maps. Their journey offered the first reliable observations of coastal villages, bustling ports and the dramatic scenery that greeted them from the sea.

The account blends vivid narrative with meticulous detail, presenting sketches of native dress, local architecture and bustling markets drawn by an accompanying artist. An extensive appendix supplies accurate charts, hydrographic tables and a concise vocabulary of the island’s language, aiming to aid future travelers and scholars. Listeners will be drawn into a world of early exploration, where curiosity and careful observation illuminate a remote corner of East Asia.