Relation de l'Islande by Isaac de La Peyrère
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"Relation de l'Islande" by Isaac de La Peyrère is a geographical account written in the 17th century. The work focuses on Iceland, exploring its geography, culture, and customs while discussing its discovery and early history. The author compiles insights from various sources, particularly emphasizing the limited knowledge ancient geographers had regarding the northern territories and the ongoing exploration of these regions. The opening of the book establishes the author's intention to share
details about Iceland drawn from previous writings and personal accounts. He begins by addressing a significant figure, offering reflections on the misconceptions held by ancient geographers about the world's geography, particularly in relation to Iceland and Greenland. The initial chapters appear to set the stage for a detailed exploration of Iceland's unique characteristics, including its size, climate, agricultural challenges, and the peculiar habits of its people, all influenced by its geographical isolation and harsh environment. Additionally, the text hints at the cultural aspects of the Icelanders, such as their folklore, historical governance, and social customs, indicating a rich tapestry of life in this remote island. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | La Peyrère, Isaac de, 1594-1676 |
|---|---|
| Title | Relation de l'Islande |
| Credits |
Produced by Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at gallica.bnf.fr) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | DL: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Northern Europe, Scandinavia |
| Subject | Iceland -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 22011 |
| Release Date | Jul 7, 2007 |
| Last Update | Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 314 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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