Light and Shade From the Land of the Midnight Sun: In Two Parts

By John Frederick Hanson

Book Overview

""Light and Shade from the Land of the Midnight Sun"" is a travelogue written by John Frederick Hanson and published in 1903. The book describes the author's journey through Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, and provides a detailed account of the people, culture, and landscape of these countries. The title refers to the unique phenomenon of the midnight sun, which the author experiences during his travels in the Arctic Circle. The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of the journey, including the author's impressions of the cities he visits, the natural beauty of the fjords and mountains, and the customs and traditions of the local people. The author also includes historical and cultural background information to provide context for the reader. The book is written in a descriptive and engaging style, and includes numerous illustrations and photographs. Overall, ""Light and Shade from the Land of the Midnight Sun"" is a fascinating and informative account of a journey through some of the most beautiful and unique regions of Northern Europe.In Two Parts.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166602206
• ISBN13: 9781166602208
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"