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Across The Vatna Jokull

- Or Scenes In Iceland, Being A Description Of Hitherto Unknown Regions (1876)

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""Across The Vatna Jokull: Or Scenes In Iceland, Being A Description Of Hitherto Unknown Regions"" is a travelogue written by William Lord Watts and published in 1876. The book provides a detailed account of the author's journey through Iceland, focusing on the region of Vatna Jokull, which was largely unknown to outsiders at the time. Watts describes the landscape of Iceland, including its glaciers, mountains, and geysers, as well as the people and culture of the country. He recounts his encounters with local residents and provides insights into their daily lives and customs. The book is written in a descriptive and engaging style, with vivid imagery and detailed observations. It provides a fascinating glimpse into a remote and little-known corner of the world, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Icelandic history, geography, or culture.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781164725244
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 216
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x16 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 490 g.
  • BLACK NOVEMBER
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 5. december 2024

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""Across The Vatna Jokull: Or Scenes In Iceland, Being A Description Of Hitherto Unknown Regions"" is a travelogue written by William Lord Watts and published in 1876. The book provides a detailed account of the author's journey through Iceland, focusing on the region of Vatna Jokull, which was largely unknown to outsiders at the time. Watts describes the landscape of Iceland, including its glaciers, mountains, and geysers, as well as the people and culture of the country. He recounts his encounters with local residents and provides insights into their daily lives and customs. The book is written in a descriptive and engaging style, with vivid imagery and detailed observations. It provides a fascinating glimpse into a remote and little-known corner of the world, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Icelandic history, geography, or culture.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.

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