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100 1 _aBurton, Richard Francis, Sir,
_d1821-1890
245 1 0 _aUltima Thule; or, A Summer in Iceland. vol. 2/2
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2019-05-23
508 _aProduced by Chuck Greif, JC Byers, David Garcia, Stacy Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIceland -- Description and travel
653 _aSulfur
653 _aIceland
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59585
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