Publisher's Synopsis
""A Visit to Iceland and the Scandinavian North"" is a travelogue written by Madame Ida Pfeiffer. The book describes her journey to Iceland and other parts of Scandinavia in the mid-19th century. Madame Pfeiffer was a well-known Austrian explorer and writer who traveled extensively throughout the world. In this book, she shares her experiences and observations of the people, culture, and landscapes of Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. She provides detailed descriptions of the natural wonders she encountered, including geysers, waterfalls, and glaciers. Madame Pfeiffer also documents the social and political conditions of the region, including the struggles of the indigenous Sami people. This book is a fascinating glimpse into the history and culture of northern Europe during the mid-19th century, as seen through the eyes of a curious and adventurous traveler.A besetting sin of the Icelanders is their drunkenness. Their poverty would probably not be so great if they were less devoted to brandy, and worked more industriously. It is dreadful to see what deep root this vice has taken. Not only on Sundays, but also on week-days, I met peasants who were so intoxicated that I was surprised how they could keep in their saddle. I am, however, happy to say that I never saw a woman in this degrading condition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
