| Author |
Symington, Andrew James, 1825-1898 |
| Illustrator |
Linton, W. J. (William James), 1812-1897 |
| Translator |
Ólafur Pálsson, 1814-1876 |
| Title |
Pen and pencil sketches of Faröe and Iceland : With an appendix containing translations from the Icelandic and 51 illustrations engraved on wood by W. J. Linton
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| Original Publication |
London: Longman, Green, Longman, and Roberts, 1862.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 66.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Charlene Taylor, Gísli Valgeirsson, Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"Pen and Pencil Sketches of Faröe and Iceland" by Andrew James Symington is a travelogue written in the mid-19th century. This work combines personal diary entries with observations made during Symington's journey to the remote islands of Faröe and Iceland, aiming to capture the natural beauty and cultural richness of these northern climes. The book features sketches and insights about Icelandic life, landscapes, and the author's interactions with local inhabitants, all presented in an engaging and picturesque style. The opening portion of the travelogue introduces readers to Symington's preparations for his voyage to Iceland, detailing his contemplation of different travel options and the eventual choice to board the mail steamer "Arcturus." He vividly describes the ship's departure from Leith, the atmosphere on board with fellow passengers, and his feelings of anticipation and wonder as they journey through the North Sea. In addition, Symington begins to share his impressions of the landscapes, local life, and the natural phenomena that characterize both Faröe and Iceland, setting the stage for a rich exploration of these extraordinary places throughout the remainder of his narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DL: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Northern Europe, Scandinavia
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| Subject |
Iceland -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
Folklore -- Iceland
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| Subject |
Faroe Islands
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71936 |
| Release Date |
Oct 23, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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