The Queen Of Quelparte (1901)

The Queen of Quelparte is a novel written by Archer Butler Hulbert and first published in 1901. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the adventures of a young American woman named Mary Ogden who travels to the remote island of Quelparte in the Korean Strait.Upon her arrival, Mary finds herself in the midst of a power struggle between two factions vying for control of the island. The first is led by the corrupt Governor-General, who is backed by a group of wealthy merchants and landowners. The second is a group of rebels who seek to overthrow the Governor-General and establish a more just and democratic society.As Mary becomes involved in the conflict, she finds herself drawn to the charismatic leader of the rebels, a man named Kim Okura. Together, they work to expose the corruption of the Governor-General and his supporters, while also fighting to protect the rights of the island's indigenous population.The Queen of Quelparte is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of colonialism, imperialism, and social justice. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the history and culture of Korea during a time of great political upheaval and transformation.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.