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A RIDE ACROSS ICELAND IN THE SUMMER OF 1891 (1892) IBD

KESSINGER PUBLISHING, LLC
06 / 2008
9781436747639
Inglés

Sinopsis

''A Ride Across Iceland in the Summer of 1891'' is a travelogue written by William Thomas McCormick, originally published in 1892. The book details McCormick?s journey across Iceland on horseback during the summer of 1891. McCormick provides vivid descriptions of the Icelandic landscape, including its glaciers, volcanoes, and geysers. He also describes the customs and way of life of the Icelandic people, as well as their history and folklore. Throughout the book, McCormick recounts his encounters with locals, including farmers, fishermen, and merchants, and provides insights into their daily lives. The book also includes illustrations of Icelandic scenery and people. ''A Ride Across Iceland in the Summer of 1891'' offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era and is a must-read for anyone interested in Icelandic culture, history, and geography.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.