A Girl's Ride In Iceland (1895) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436932271)

A Girl's Ride in Iceland is a travelogue written by Mrs. Alec Harley Tweedie and published in 1895. The book recounts Tweedie's journey through Iceland, which she undertook with her husband and two other companions. The book is divided into thirteen chapters, each of which describes a different aspect of the journey, from the initial planning stages to the final return home.Tweedie's writing style is descriptive and engaging, and she provides vivid descriptions of the Icelandic landscape, people, and culture. She also includes anecdotes about her experiences, such as her encounter with a group of Icelandic sheep farmers and her visit to a hot spring.Throughout the book, Tweedie emphasizes the challenges and difficulties of traveling in Iceland, particularly for a woman. She describes the harsh weather conditions, the rough terrain, and the lack of modern amenities. However, she also expresses her admiration for the Icelandic people, their resilience, and their unique way of life.Overall, A Girl's Ride in Iceland is a fascinating and entertaining travelogue that provides a glimpse into a remote and rugged corner of the world at the turn of the 20th century.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.

Author: Alec Harley Tweedie
ISBN-10: 1436932270
ISBN-13: 9781436932271
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 08/18/2008
Pages: 232
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.13lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d