Most Unimaginably Strange: An Eclectic Companion to the Landscape of Iceland
Most Unimaginably Strange
by Caseldine, Chris;
English | 2022 | ISBN: 1789144728 | 342 pages | True PDF | 25.08 MB
by Caseldine, Chris;
English | 2022 | ISBN: 1789144728 | 342 pages | True PDF | 25.08 MB
'A most impressive work.' - Sigurður Gylfi Magnússon, University of Iceland
'Anyone whose dreams are haunted by Iceland’s mountains and mossy lava plains will find lots to learn and to enjoy in this colorful book and the striking tales it tells.' - Yarrow Axford, Northwestern University
Described by William Morris as 'Most Unimaginably Strange', the landscape of Iceland has fascinated and inspired travellers, scientists, artists and writers throughout history.
This book provides a contemporary understanding of the landscape as a whole, not only its iconic glaciers and volcanoes, but also its deserts, canyons, plants and animals. The book takes in historic and modern scientific explications of the landscape and animals, as well as accounts of early visitors to the land. These were fascinating people, some eccentric but most drawn to Iceland by a fascination with all things northern, a desire to experience the land of the sagas, or plain scientific and touristic curiosity. Featuring many spectacular illustrations, this is a fine exploration of a most singular landscape.