02277cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000450011324500520015826400510021030000470026133600260030833700260033433800360036050000310039650801330042752012230056053400450178365300380182865300110186665300120187785600430188999900190193259585UtSlPG20260610134355.0mcr n260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDL1 aBurton, Richard Francis, Sir,d1821-189010aUltima Thule; or, A Summer in Iceland. vol. 2/2 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2019  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2019-05-23  aProduced by Chuck Greif, JC Byers, David Garcia, Stacy
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http://www.pgdp.net  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aIceland -- Description and travel  aSulfur  aIceland40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59585  c100411d100411