02311cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000340011324500120014726400510015930000470021033600260025733700260028333800360030950000310034550501020037650800190047852013630049753400630186065300120192385600430193599900190197872664UtSlPG20260610134659.0mcr n260607r20241912utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7afi2iso639-1 4aDL1 aInha, Into Konrad,d1865-193010aIslanti 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2024  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2024-01-090 aIslannin mainehikas vapausaika -- Nykyinen Islanti: Luonto ja kansa -- Islannin nykyinen edistys.  aTapio Riikonen  a"Islanti: tarun ja runon maa" by Into Konrad Inha is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the rich history and cultural heritage of Iceland, focusing on the Viking exploration, colonization, and the subsequent development of Icelandic society. The narrative traces the journeys of early settlers such as Nadodd, Gardar, and Floke as they discover and settle in Iceland, highlighting both the challenges and rewards of establishing a new life in this rugged land.  The opening of the work delves into the legendary narratives surrounding the discovery of Iceland, starting with the Norse Viking Nadodd, who stumbles upon the island during a storm. It recounts how subsequent explorers, including Gardar and Floke, named the land based on their observations and experiences, with Floke referring to it as "Jäämaaksi" due to its icy conditions. The text emphasizes the significance of early settlers who brought their traditions and lifestyles from Norway, thus beginning the complex tapestry of Icelandic history. The author also hints at the interplay between myth and recorded history, suggesting that many tales have been preserved through oral traditions before being documented, making this a fascinating exploration of both historical and cultural aspects of Iceland. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cHelsinki: Kansanvalistusseura, 1912  aIceland40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72664  c113389d113389