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The Diving Gourd

The Diving Gourd

Ik, Kim Yong
Coryn, Sidonie

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ISBN10: 1258046695
ISBN13: 9781258046699
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Jun 18 2011
Pages: 254
Weight: 1.20
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Diving Gourd is a novel by Kim Yong Ik that tells the story of a young boy named Chong who lives in a small village in Korea during the 1930s. Chong's father is a renowned diver who is able to hold his breath for long periods of time and retrieve valuable treasures from the bottom of the sea. Chong dreams of following in his father's footsteps and becoming a diver himself. One day, Chong's father goes missing while on a diving expedition, and Chong is determined to find him. He sets out on a journey to search for his father, facing many challenges and obstacles along the way. Chong's quest takes him to different parts of Korea, where he meets a variety of people and learns important life lessons. Throughout the book, Chong's love for his father and his desire to become a diver are central themes. The novel also explores themes of family, perseverance, and the importance of following one's dreams. The Diving Gourd is a captivating and heartwarming coming-of-age story that will appeal to readers of all ages.A Novel Of Farmers, Fisherfolk, And The Korean Earth.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.

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