Iceland;
or, The journal of a residence in that island, during the years 1814 and 1815. Containing observations on the natural phenomena, history, literature, and antiquities of the island; and the religion, character, manners, and customs of its inhabitants. With an introduction and appendix.
By Ebenezer Henderson ... Illustrated with a map and engravings.

Description

Main Author

Henderson, E. (Ebenezer), 1784-1858.

Related Names

Thorlakson, S. J. (Sira Jon)
British and Foreign Bible Society

Language(s)

English ; Icelandic ; Latin

Published

Edinburgh, Waugh and Innes; [etc., etc.] 1819.

Edition

The 2d ed.

Subjects

Icelanders > Icelanders / Iceland > Icelanders / Iceland / Social life and customs > Icelanders / Iceland / Social life and customs / 19th century.
Icelandic poetry > Icelandic poetry / History and criticism > Icelandic poetry / History and criticism / 19th century.
Iceland > Iceland / Social life and customs > Iceland / Social life and customs / 19th century.
Iceland > Iceland / Description and travel.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Note

Appendices: I. A historical view of the translations and different editions of the Icelandic scriptures.--II. Poems of thanks from Iceland ... by S. J. Thorlakson.--III. An inquiry into the origin, progress, nature, and characteristic features of Icelandic poetry.

Physical Description

xiv p., 1 l., 576 p. plates (1 fold.) map. 22 cm.

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