"The Red Miriok" by Annie Maria Barnes is a story that transports readers to Korea, where a missionary family, the Reids, sets out to understand the land and its people, traveling up the Han River with their quirky boatman, Mr. Kit-ze, whose superstitions add an intriguing layer to their journey; as the Reid family plans their adventure, they consider Mr. Kit-ze's odd habits and his firm belief in mirioks, charms that supposedly keep evil away; the family witnesses cultural quirks, deeply held superstitions, and the personal struggles that come with the complexities of their work in a foreign place; this sets up a tale of exploration, hinting at meaningful bonds between the characters and the community they aim to support.
The Red Miriok
By Annie Maria Barnes
Embark on a journey to Korea with a missionary family and their superstitious boatman, where ancient beliefs challenge their mission and shape their understanding of a foreign land.
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About the AuthorAnnie Maria Barnes was a 19th-century American journalist, editor, and author from South Carolina. At the age of eleven, she wrote an article for the Atlanta Constitution, and at the age of fifteen, she became a regular correspondent of that journal. In 1887, she began publishing The Acanthus, a juvenile paper published in the Southern United States. Barnes published novels from 1887 until at least 1927.
Annie Maria Barnes was a 19th-century American journalist, editor, and author from South Carolina. At the age of eleven, she wrote an article for the Atlanta Constitution, and at the age of fifteen, she became a regular correspondent of that journal. In 1887, she began publishing The Acanthus, a juvenile paper published in the Southern United States. Barnes published novels from 1887 until at least 1927.
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