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LoC No.: 04006202
Title: Norðurfari; or, Rambles in Iceland
Note: Reading ease score: 67.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by MWS, Bryan Ness, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https: //archive.org)
Summary: "Norðurfari; or, Rambles in Iceland" by Pliny Miles is a travel narrative written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles the author's adventures as he journeys to Iceland, exploring its natural beauty, culture, and history, and provides a remarkable commentary on the people and landscapes he encounters. With a mix of personal reflection and historical insight, the narrative aims to depict the real Iceland, dispelling myths and misconceptions about the island. At the start of the narrative, Miles describes his voyage to Iceland aboard the schooner "Sölöven," detailing stops in Copenhagen and Elsinore before finally arriving in Reykjavik. He vividly recounts the ship's experiences, including challenges of the journey, interactions with fellow passengers, and a celebratory Fourth of July marked by cannon fire and spirited oration. The opening focuses on the excitement of travel, the camaraderie among passengers, and the author's first impressions of Iceland's unique geography and culture, setting the stage for deeper explorations to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Miles, Pliny, 1818-1865
EBook No.: 61992
Published: May 2, 2020
Downloads: 85
Language: English
Subject: Iceland -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Northern Europe, Scandinavia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 04006202
Title: Norðurfari; or, Rambles in Iceland
Note: Reading ease score: 67.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by MWS, Bryan Ness, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https: //archive.org)
Summary: "Norðurfari; or, Rambles in Iceland" by Pliny Miles is a travel narrative written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles the author's adventures as he journeys to Iceland, exploring its natural beauty, culture, and history, and provides a remarkable commentary on the people and landscapes he encounters. With a mix of personal reflection and historical insight, the narrative aims to depict the real Iceland, dispelling myths and misconceptions about the island. At the start of the narrative, Miles describes his voyage to Iceland aboard the schooner "Sölöven," detailing stops in Copenhagen and Elsinore before finally arriving in Reykjavik. He vividly recounts the ship's experiences, including challenges of the journey, interactions with fellow passengers, and a celebratory Fourth of July marked by cannon fire and spirited oration. The opening focuses on the excitement of travel, the camaraderie among passengers, and the author's first impressions of Iceland's unique geography and culture, setting the stage for deeper explorations to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Miles, Pliny, 1818-1865
EBook No.: 61992
Published: May 2, 2020
Downloads: 85
Language: English
Subject: Iceland -- Description and travel
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Northern Europe, Scandinavia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.