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100 1 _aAlec-Tweedie, Mrs.
_q(Ethel),
_d1862-1940
245 1 2 _aA Girl's Ride in Iceland
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-07-08
508 _aProduced by Joe Longo and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"A Girl's Ride in Iceland" by Mrs. Alec-Tweedie is an adventurous travelogue written in the late 19th century. The narrative follows the author and her companions as they embark on an audacious journey to Iceland, overcoming societal conventions regarding women's roles in travel and riding. The text combines a personal account of their expedition, emphasizing the landscape, culture, and challenges of traveling in Iceland during that era. At the start of the narrative, the author shares her idea of traveling to Iceland as an alternative to the typical tourist destinations. Initially met with skepticism from her peers, her resolve strengthens, leading her to organize a small party with her brother and friends for this unique expedition. The opening chapters describe their preparations and experiences aboard the steamer "Camoens" as they navigate the rough seas towards Iceland, detailing various mishaps and the lively atmosphere on board, which sets the stage for their adventures upon arrival in this mysterious and starkly beautiful land. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIceland -- Description and travel
700 1 _aHarley, George,
_d1829-1896
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26006
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