Travels In The Island Of Iceland: During The Summer Of The Year 1810 (1811) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781437356250)

Travels in the Island of Iceland: During the Summer of the Year 1810 is a travelogue written by George Stewart Mackensie, a Scottish lawyer and writer, in 1811. The book describes Mackensie's journey to Iceland during the summer of 1810, where he spent several months exploring the island's landscape, culture, and people.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of Mackensie's travels. He begins by describing his journey from Scotland to Iceland, including the difficulties he faced during his voyage. He then goes on to explore various parts of the island, including Reykjavik, the capital city, and the surrounding countryside.Throughout the book, Mackensie provides detailed descriptions of Iceland's natural wonders, including its geysers, hot springs, and volcanoes. He also writes about the country's culture and history, including its Viking heritage and the impact of Christianity on Icelandic society.One of the most notable aspects of the book is Mackensie's observations on the Icelandic people. He describes them as friendly and hospitable, but also notes their isolation and the challenges they face living on a remote island.Travels in the Island of Iceland: During the Summer of the Year 1810 is considered an important early work on Icelandic travel and culture. It provides a fascinating glimpse into Iceland during the early 19th century and remains a valuable resource for historians and travelers alike.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: George Stewart Mackensie
ISBN-10: 1437356257
ISBN-13: 9781437356250
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/10/2008
Pages: 540
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.64lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 1.09d