02466cam a22003373u 4500 1894 UtSlPG 20260610133051.0 m cr n 260607r1999||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DL Pfeiffer, Ida, 1797-1858 Visit to Iceland and the Scandinavian North Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 1999 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 1999-09-01 Transcribed from the 1853 Ingram, Cooke, and Co. edition by David Price.; second proof by Mike Ruffell "Visit to Iceland and the Scandinavian North" by Ida Pfeiffer is a travel narrative written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles Pfeiffer’s journey as she embarks on an adventure to Iceland, driven by her deep curiosity and passion for exploring unique natural phenomena and cultures. As a pioneering female traveler of her time, her experiences illustrate the challenges she faced while traveling alone in a male-dominated society, offering insights into her encounters with the land and its people. The opening of the book establishes Pfeiffer as a determined explorer who begins her journey from Vienna, recounting her departure and initial travels through various European locales before finally reaching the shores of Iceland. In her preface, she shares her lifelong desire to explore the world, which was brought to fruition through her travels. The narrative details her preparations for the trip, her reflections on the societal expectations regarding women travelers, and the sense of purpose that compels her toward the unknown. As she sets sail, readers learn of her physical discomforts and encounters on the ship en route to Iceland, heightening the anticipation for the sights and cultural experiences that await her in this extraordinary North Atlantic island. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Iceland -- Description and travel Scandinavia -- Description and travel Old Norse poetry -- History and criticism Bergmann, Frédéric Guillaume, 1812-1887 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1894 44005 44005