A Summer in Iceland (Paperback)

In 1865, the Swedish geologist Carl Wilhelm Paijkull (1836 69) made a voyage from Copenhagen to Iceland, a country that was still little understood by the rest of Europe. In the course of a trip that had a chiefly scientific purpose, Paijkull noted not only the geological features of the island, but also many salient aspects of Icelandic culture in a detailed yet readable style. The book features a number of striking engravings of natural features, including the volcano Hekla, as well as depictions of Icelanders engaging in activities such as drying fish or crossing a river. Paijkull ranges widely in his narrative, commenting on the Icelandic fondness for dogs, historical and contemporary friction with Denmark, and the island's economic fortunes. His perceptive account was first published in Swedish in 1866 and is reissued here in the English translation that appeared in 1868."

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Cambridge Library Collection - Polar Exploration
Release date:	April 2014
First published:	March 2014
Authors:	Carl Wilhelm Paijkull
Translators:	M R Barnard
Dimensions:	216 x 140 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	394
ISBN-13:	978-1-108-07101-7
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > Geography > Historical geography
LSN:	1-108-07101-5
Barcode:	9781108071017

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