Most Unimaginably Strange

An Eclectic Companion to the Landscape of Iceland

Most Unimaginably Strange
Chris Caseldine
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Hardback
h197 x 152mm - 324pg
11 Oct 2021 UK
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9781789144727
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For all who yearn to travel to the home of the sagas, a beautifully illustrated companion to the terrain of Iceland--from puffins to ponies, glaciers and volcanoes to legendary trolls. Described by William Morris as "most unimaginably strange," the landscape of Iceland has fascinated and inspired travelers, 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 examines historic and modern scientific studies of the landscape and animals, as well as accounts of early visitors to the land. These were captivating people, some eccentric but most drawn to Iceland by an enthrallment 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.
Chris Caseldine is professor emeritus of quaternary environmental change at the University of Exeter. He collaborated with poet Alyson Hallett on Six Days in Iceland.
Status: No local stock, title imported to order
ISBN-13: 9781789144727
Published: 11 Oct 2021
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: Reaktion Books
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Format: Hardback
Height: 197mm
Width: 152mm
Pages: 324

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