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100 1 _aSymington, Andrew James,
_d1825-1898
245 1 0 _aPen and pencil sketches of Faröe and Iceland
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-10-23
508 _aCharlene Taylor, Gísli Valgeirsson, Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Pen and Pencil Sketches of Faröe and Iceland" by Andrew James Symington is a travelogue written in the mid-19th century. This work combines personal diary entries with observations made during Symington's journey to the remote islands of Faröe and Iceland, aiming to capture the natural beauty and cultural richness of these northern climes. The book features sketches and insights about Icelandic life, landscapes, and the author's interactions with local inhabitants, all presented in an engaging and picturesque style. The opening portion of the travelogue introduces readers to Symington's preparations for his voyage to Iceland, detailing his contemplation of different travel options and the eventual choice to board the mail steamer "Arcturus." He vividly describes the ship's departure from Leith, the atmosphere on board with fellow passengers, and his feelings of anticipation and wonder as they journey through the North Sea. In addition, Symington begins to share his impressions of the landscapes, local life, and the natural phenomena that characterize both Faröe and Iceland, setting the stage for a rich exploration of these extraordinary places throughout the remainder of his narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cLondon: Longman, Green, Longman, and Roberts, 1862
653 _aIceland -- Description and travel
653 _aFolklore -- Iceland
653 _aFaroe Islands
700 1 _aLinton, W. J.
_q(William James),
_d1812-1897
700 1 _aÓlafur Pálsson,
_d1814-1876
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71936
999 _c112662
_d112662