Visit to Iceland and the Scandinavian North by Ida Pfeiffer
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"Visit to Iceland and the Scandinavian North" by Ida Pfeiffer is a travel narrative written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles Pfeiffer’s journey as she embarks on an adventure to Iceland, driven by her deep curiosity and passion for exploring unique natural phenomena and cultures. As a pioneering female traveler of her time, her experiences illustrate the challenges she faced while traveling alone in a male-dominated society, offering insights into her
encounters with the land and its people. The opening of the book establishes Pfeiffer as a determined explorer who begins her journey from Vienna, recounting her departure and initial travels through various European locales before finally reaching the shores of Iceland. In her preface, she shares her lifelong desire to explore the world, which was brought to fruition through her travels. The narrative details her preparations for the trip, her reflections on the societal expectations regarding women travelers, and the sense of purpose that compels her toward the unknown. As she sets sail, readers learn of her physical discomforts and encounters on the ship en route to Iceland, heightening the anticipation for the sights and cultural experiences that await her in this extraordinary North Atlantic island. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Pfeiffer, Ida, 1797-1858 |
|---|---|
| Contributor | Bergmann, Frédéric Guillaume, 1812-1887 |
| Title | Visit to Iceland and the Scandinavian North |
| Credits | Transcribed from the 1853 Ingram, Cooke, and Co. edition by David Price.; second proof by Mike Ruffell |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DL: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Northern Europe, Scandinavia |
| Subject | Iceland -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Scandinavia -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Old Norse poetry -- History and criticism |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 1894 |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 1999 |
| Last Update | May 7, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 557 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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