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100 1 _aLa Peyrère, Isaac de,
_d1594-1676
245 1 0 _aRelation de l'Islande
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
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 2007-07-07
508 _aProduced by Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr)
520 _a"Relation de l'Islande" by Isaac de La Peyrère is a geographical account written in the 17th century. The work focuses on Iceland, exploring its geography, culture, and customs while discussing its discovery and early history. The author compiles insights from various sources, particularly emphasizing the limited knowledge ancient geographers had regarding the northern territories and the ongoing exploration of these regions. The opening of the book establishes the author's intention to share details about Iceland drawn from previous writings and personal accounts. He begins by addressing a significant figure, offering reflections on the misconceptions held by ancient geographers about the world's geography, particularly in relation to Iceland and Greenland. The initial chapters appear to set the stage for a detailed exploration of Iceland's unique characteristics, including its size, climate, agricultural challenges, and the peculiar habits of its people, all influenced by its geographical isolation and harsh environment. Additionally, the text hints at the cultural aspects of the Icelanders, such as their folklore, historical governance, and social customs, indicating a rich tapestry of life in this remote island. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIceland -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22011
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