02071cam a22003253u 4500 59584 UtSlPG 20260610134355.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DL Burton, Richard Francis, Sir, 1821-1890 Ultima Thule; or, A Summer in Iceland. vol. 1/2 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-05-23 Produced by Chuck Greif, JC Byers, David Garcia, Stacy Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Ultima Thule; or, A Summer in Iceland. vol. 1/2" by Sir Richard Francis Burton is a travelogue and exploratory account written in the late 19th century. The work documents Burton's journey to Iceland, aiming to provide readers with an in-depth understanding of the geography, culture, and experiences of the island as seen through the author’s eyes. At the start of the narrative, Burton reflects on the misconceptions held about Iceland by previous travelers, whom he believes have exaggerated the island's dangers and supernatural qualities. He shares his own expectations and hypotheses about Iceland, differentiating between what he perceives as sensational exaggerations and the more mundane reality of the landscape and culture. As he prepares for his exploration, he lays the groundwork for a measured and thoughtful exploration of Iceland, hinting at an investigative approach that contrasts with the romanticized views often expressed by other authors. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Iceland -- Description and travel Sulfur Iceland https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59584 100410 100410