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Ultima Thule; or, A Summer in Iceland. vol. 1/2

By Sir Richard Francis Burton
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A travel account of a summer tour around Iceland combines firsthand descriptions of coasts, climate, geology, towns, and rural life with detailed notes on language, customs, and folklore. The narrative links field observations to antiquarian and historical inquiry, comparing contemporary geography with classical authorities and cartographic evidence. Interspersed essays on natural history, ethnography, and antiquities deepen the route-based reporting, and maps and illustrations supplement the writer’s practical and interpretive attention to landscape and cultural detail.

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Sir Richard Francis Burton

Sir Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890) was a British explorer, geographer, and linguist known for his adventurous spirit and extensive travels. He is particularly recognized for his explorations in Africa and the Middle East, including his notable work, "Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah," which details his journey to the holy cities of Islam. Burton was also an accomplished translator and contributed significantly to the understanding of various cultures through his writings, such as "The Book of the Sword" and "The Jew, The Gypsy and El Islam." His diverse interests and expertise in languages made him a prominent figure in the 19th-century exploration narrative.

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