A Visit To Iceland And The Scandinavian North

""A Visit to Iceland and the Scandinavian North"" is a travelogue written by Madame Ida Pfeiffer, a 19th century Austrian explorer and writer. The book details her journey through Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, describing the landscapes, people, and customs she encountered along the way. Pfeiffer's vivid descriptions of the natural wonders of Iceland, including geysers, glaciers, and waterfalls, are particularly notable. She also provides insights into the cultural and social norms of the Scandinavian countries she visited, including their food, dress, and religious practices. The book is an engaging and informative account of a pioneering woman's travels through some of the most beautiful and fascinating regions of Europe.A besetting sin of the Icelanders is their drunkenness. Their poverty would probably not be so great if they were less devoted to brandy, and worked more industriously. It is dreadful to see what deep root this vice has taken. Not only on Sundays, but also on week-days, I met peasants who were so intoxicated that I was surprised how they could keep in their saddle. I am, however, happy to say that I never saw a woman in this degrading condition.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.