The Oxonian In Iceland: With Glances At Icelandic Folklore And Sagas

By Frederick Metcalfe

Book Overview

""The Oxonian In Iceland: With Glances At Icelandic Folklore And Sagas"" is a travelogue written by Frederick Metcalfe in 1861. The book recounts Metcalfe's journey to Iceland, where he spent several months exploring the country's landscapes and culture. Throughout the book, Metcalfe provides detailed descriptions of the natural wonders he encountered, including geysers, glaciers, and volcanoes. He also delves into Icelandic folklore and sagas, offering insights into the country's rich literary tradition. Metcalfe's observations are often humorous and insightful, and his writing style is engaging and accessible. Overall, ""The Oxonian In Iceland"" is a fascinating account of one man's journey through a unique and captivating country.""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: 1104319284
• ISBN13: 9781104319281
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 1.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"