A Visit to Iceland and the Scandinavian North (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161419498)

""A Visit to Iceland and the Scandinavian North"" is a travelogue written by Madame Ida Pfeiffer, a 19th-century Austrian explorer and writer. The book details her journey through Iceland and Scandinavia in the mid-1800s, describing the landscapes, people, and cultures she encounters. Pfeiffer's vivid descriptions of the natural beauty of Iceland, including its glaciers, geysers, and hot springs, are particularly notable. She also provides insights into the social and political structures of the regions she visits, including Iceland's unique legal system and the customs of the Sami people in the far north. Pfeiffer's writing style is engaging and personal, providing readers with a firsthand account of her experiences and impressions. Overall, ""A Visit to Iceland and the Scandinavian North"" is a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era of travel and exploration.A besetting sin of the Icelanders is their drunkenness. Their poverty would probably not be so great if they were less devoted to brandy, and worked more industriously. It is dreadful to see what deep root this vice has taken. Not only on Sundays, but also on week-days, I met peasants who were so intoxicated that I was surprised how they could keep in their saddle. I am, however, happy to say that I never saw a woman in this degrading condition.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: Madame Ida Pfeiffer
ISBN-10: 1161419497
ISBN-13: 9781161419498
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 208
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.28lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.50d