By Fell And Fjord: Or Scenes And Studies In Iceland (1882) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781436795005)

By Fell And Fjord: Or Scenes And Studies In Iceland is a travelogue written by Elizabeth Jane Oswald and published in 1882. The book provides a detailed account of Oswald's journey through Iceland, documenting her experiences and observations of the country's landscape, culture, history, and people. The book is divided into chapters that cover different regions of Iceland, including Reykjavik, Thingvellir, Geysir, and the Jokulsarlon glacier. Oswald describes the natural beauty of Iceland, including its glaciers, waterfalls, and geysers, and provides insights into the country's geology and climate. In addition to her descriptions of Iceland's landscape, Oswald also provides a cultural study of the country. She writes about the Icelandic language, literature, and folklore, and provides insights into the daily lives of the Icelandic people. Overall, By Fell And Fjord: Or Scenes And Studies In Iceland is a comprehensive and engaging travelogue that provides readers with a vivid and detailed portrait of Iceland in the late 19th 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: Elizabeth Jane Oswald
ISBN-10: 1436795001
ISBN-13: 9781436795005
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/29/2008
Pages: 296
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.88lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.62d