
Iceland
Its Volcanoes, Geysers, and Glaciers
Charles Stuart Forbes(Author)
Cambridge University Press
Published on 27. June 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
368 pages
978-1-108-06120-9 (ISBN)
Description
The nineteenth century saw an influx of British travellers to Iceland, drawn by growing interest in its saga literature or by the potential for scientific discovery offered by its volcanic and glacial landscapes. Charles Stuart Forbes (1829-76), an officer in the Royal Navy, was one of these adventurers. In this work, first published in 1860, he gives a vivid and detailed account of his journeys across the island, conveying his wonder at its natural phenomena and sharing his observations on its history, culture and way of life. A fervent supporter of Garibaldi, Forbes went on to publish in 1861 The Campaign of Garibaldi in the Two Sicilies (also reissued in this series). While making little reference here to the growing movement for independence from Denmark, the present work, written with colour and wit, remains an engaging source of information on Iceland.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
8 Plates, black and white; 1 Maps; 14 Line drawings, unspecified
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
519 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-108-06120-9 (9781108061209)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
1. Prefatory; 2. The 'Leviathan'; 3. Physical glance at Iceland; 4. Thea, the maidservant; 5. To Thingvalla and back; 6. To Krisuvir and back; 7. Journey to Borgar Fiord; 8. Calm sabbath morn; 9. Utilegu-menn; 10. Reykholt to Snaefells Yoekul; 11. To Snaefells Yoekul; 12. Grundar Fiord to Reykholt; 13. Reykholt to geyser; 14. Early Icelandic notices of the geysers; 15. Geyser to Hekla; 16. Volcanic history of Iceland; 17. Of Saemundr the Learned; 18. Storuvellir, Hraungeroi, Reykir, Reykjavik; 19. Leisure for fishing and leave-taking.