Burton, Richard Francis, Sir 1821-1890 creator text utu 2019 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Ultima Thule; or, A Summer in Iceland" by Sir Richard Francis Burton is a travel narrative written in the late 19th century. This work serves as a detailed exploration of Iceland, documenting its geography, culture, and society based on Burton's experiences during a summer visit. The narrative captures his observations on various aspects, such as education, local customs, and natural phenomena, offering readers a vivid portrayal of the island's character. The opening of the book introduces a detailed examination of the state of education in Iceland during Burton's time, including the historical background of printing and literary societies. It recounts visits to schools and libraries, emphasizing their condition and the nature of the education provided, which is critiqued for its superficiality. The narrative captures Burton's interactions with local scholars and his observations about the importance of language and literature in Iceland, echoing his broader reflections on Icelandic identity and culture. Through these opening chapters, readers are set up for a lyrical and informative journey through both physical and intellectual landscapes of Iceland. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 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 Original publication data not identified Iceland -- Description and travel Sulfur Iceland DL Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59585 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59585 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134355.0 59585