Iceland : Its Volcanoes, Geysers, and Glaciers
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Paperback / Softback
Book Series
Cambridge Library Collection - Travel, Europe
ISBN-10
1108061206
ISBN-13
9781108061209
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Imprint
Cambridge University Press
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Jun 27th, 2013
Print length
368 Pages
Weight
486 grams
Dimensions
21.60 x 13.90 x 2.50 cms
Product Classification:
Historical geographyHistorical geography
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During the nineteenth century, Iceland's spectacular landscapes and rich culture became an object of increasing interest in England. In this 1860 publication, Charles Forbes (1829–76), an officer in the Royal Navy, gives a detailed account of his own experiences of the island and its way of life.
The nineteenth century saw an influx of British travellers to Iceland, drawn by growing interest in its saga literature or by the potential for scientific discovery offered by its volcanic and glacial landscapes. Charles Stuart Forbes (1829–76), an officer in the Royal Navy, was one of these adventurers. In this work, first published in 1860, he gives a vivid and detailed account of his journeys across the island, conveying his wonder at its natural phenomena and sharing his observations on its history, culture and way of life. A fervent supporter of Garibaldi, Forbes went on to publish in 1861 The Campaign of Garibaldi in the Two Sicilies (also reissued in this series). While making little reference here to the growing movement for independence from Denmark, the present work, written with colour and wit, remains an engaging source of information on Iceland.
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