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The narrative follows the author's voyage to Iceland and a sequence of journeys across its settlements and interior, blending travel anecdotes with historical and linguistic notes. It sketches the island's discovery and legal assemblies, describes Reykjavik and Thingvalla, and records dramatic geological features such as geysers, hot springs, caverns, and a volcanic peak. Rural travel scenes detail horseback riding, fishing, local hospitality, and everyday life, while chapters discuss natural history, fauna, agriculture, exports, and Icelandic language and customs. Interspersed are vivid descriptions of atmosphere and scenery, practical observations on travel and lodging, and reflections on the literature and character of the inhabitants.

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Title: Norðurfari; or, Rambles in Iceland

Author: Pliny Miles

Release date: May 2, 2020 [eBook #61992]
Most recently updated: October 17, 2024

Language: English

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NORÐURFARI,
 
OR
 
RAMBLES IN ICELAND.

BY PLINY MILES.
Nefndan Norðurfara
Nu á hann að svara
Fyrir fyrða tvo;
Virðið vel það gaman!
Við því sattir framan
Erum allir saman—
Eða mun ei svo?
Jú—allir Isalandi
Unum við og sandi
Er bláar bárur þvo.
BRINJULFSSON.
NEW YORK:
CHARLES B. NORTON, 71 CHAMBERS STREET,
1854.

ENTERED according to Act of Congress, in the year 1854, by
CHARLES B. NORTON,
In the Clerk’s office of the District Court for the Southern District of
New York.


BAKER, GODWIN & CO., PRINTERS,
1 SPRUCE ST., NEW YORK.

TO
PHILIP JAMES BAILEY,
AUTHOR OF “FESTUS,”
IN ADMIRATION OF HIS GENIUS,
RESPECT FOR HIS CHARACTER,
REMEMBRANCE OF HIS FRIENDSHIP
AND THE MANY
VALUABLE HOURS SPENT IN HIS SOCIETY,
THIS UNPRETENDING VOLUME
Is Affectionately
INSCRIBED.