ICELAND: With Only One to Three Days

By Lew Deitch

Iceland is a land of fire and ice. This North Atlantic island nation sits atop the Mid Atlantic Ridge, a boundary zone between the North American and Eurasian Plates. Here the raw forces of creation and destruction are at work, as the two plates pull apart, allowing molten material to boil to the surface in massive displays of volcanic fury. The northern location of Iceland means that there are massive ice fields covering parts of the island, even masking the volcanic fury that lurks below. The land is one where the opposing forces of nature are doing battle. And the end result is a truly magnificent landscape of glacial ice, volcanic mountains, geothermal hot springs, geysers deep fissures in the crust, mighty rivers and dramatic waterfalls. This is a land of superlative geology.Iceland is also home to a modern people whose past is rooted in the 9th century migration of ancient Vikings who built a new life amid this geologic tumult. The people have a proud heritage and a great love of their land, which they are now showing off to the world. Many thousands of people are stopping over in Reykjavik while en route between North America and Europe, as the airlines are enticing people to visit. And many cruise ships stop while en route between the hemispheres, giving people a brief glimpse at this amazing land.This book is specifically designed for those visitors who are in transit across the Atlantic or on a cruise that will pay a visit to Iceland. The entire orientation of the book is toward building an appreciation for Iceland while only being able to spend one to three days, or possibly more exploring. Unlike the major tour books, the focus here is on how you can maximize your time and get the most out of your visit. As the author, I am a retired professor of geography and a world traveler. You will find my book factual, useful and filled with valuable photos and maps to help you plan your brief visit to Iceland.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1977005802
• ISBN13: 9781977005809
• Release Date: January 2018
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 117 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.3" x 8.5"