02623cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000360011324501810014926400510033030000470038133600260042833700260045433800360048050000310051650802190054752013780076653400450214465300370218965300230222685600430224999900170229252196UtSlPG20260610134213.0mcr n260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDL1 aMetcalfe, Frederick,d1815-188514aThe Oxonian in Thelemarken, volume 2 (of 2) :bor, Notes of travel in south-western Norway in the summers of 1856 and 1857. With glances at the legendary lore of that district. 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2016  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2016-05-30  aProduced by Charlene Taylor, Bryan Ness and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
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by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)  a"The Oxonian in Thelemarken, volume 2 (of 2)" by Frederick Metcalfe is a travel account written in the mid-19th century. This volume continues the author's observations and experiences traveling through South-Western Norway during the summers of 1856 and 1857, blending personal anecdotes with cultural, historical, and ethnographical insights about the regions he explores. The narrative reflects on the differences between Scandinavian nations and local customs, providing a vivid depiction of the landscapes and people Metcalfe encounters.  The opening of the volume introduces the author as he navigates through Denmark on his way to Copenhagen. He reflects on the distinct characteristics of Danish and Norwegian cultures, including language pronunciation and social customs while sharing his personal encounters, such as a peculiar stay at a hotel and interactions with locals. Furthermore, Metcalfe draws comparisons between the landscapes of Denmark and Norway, highlighting the more structured, sociable life in Denmark against the rugged nature of Norway, often tying these observations back to the historical context of the regions. The blend of humor and keen observation sets the stage for further explorations into Norwegian life and landscape, promising readers an insightful journey through both time and place. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aNorway -- Description and travel  aFolklore -- Norway40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52196  c93030d93030