Iceland

Iceland

Ebenezer Henderson

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Editorial:
Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2012
Materia
Antropología social y cultural, etnografía
ISBN:
9781279160763
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'Iceland: Or, The Journal Of A Residence In That Island, During The Years 1814 And 1815' offers a fascinating glimpse into early 19th-century Iceland through the eyes of Ebenezer Henderson. This detailed travel journal provides rich descriptions of the Icelandic landscape, culture, and society. Henderson’s observations cover a wide range of topics, from the geography and natural history of the island to the customs and traditions of its inhabitants. The journal offers valuable insights into the daily life of Icelanders, their social structures, and their interactions with the natural environment. Henderson’s work is a significant historical document, capturing a moment in time before the transformations brought about by modernization. This book is invaluable for historians, anthropologists, and anyone interested in the cultural heritage of Iceland and the history of Scandinavian travel.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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