{"product_id":"letters-on-iceland-containing-observations-made-during-a-voyage-undertaken-in-the-year-1772-by-joseph-banks-esq-paperback-9781108031899","title":"Letters on Iceland; Containing Observations Made during a Voyage Undertaken in the Year 1772 by Joseph Banks, Esq. (Paperback \/ softback) 9781108031899","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eLetters on Iceland\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eContaining Observations Made during a Voyage Undertaken in the Year 1772 by Joseph Banks, Esq.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA collection of letters documenting an exploratory voyage to Iceland, written by a Swedish archbishop and first published in 1780.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eUno von Troil (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781108031899, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 2 June 2011\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e438 pages, 1 b\/w illus.  1 map\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 14 x 2.5 cm, 0.55 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSwedish archbishop Uno von Troil (1746–1803) had a lifelong enthusiasm for travel and scientific study which led him to accompany the famous naturalist Sir Joseph Banks (1743–1820) on an expedition to Iceland in 1772. Banks was already well known for his role as botanist on Captain Cook's first voyage on the Endeavour, which mapped the Pacific and uncharted parts of Australia and New Zealand. This book, first published in 1780, is a compilation of letters written by von Troil, documenting the tour of Iceland. The letters describe volcanos and other geological features as well as providing meteorological information and an account of the northern lights. Through his amiable and enthusiastic correspondence, von Troil paints a picture of the Icelandic people, their national character and culture, including their diet and occupations. Also featured is an account of the religious history of Iceland and the organisation of the Icelandic church.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e 1. On the effects of fire in Iceland\u003cbr\u003e 2. Of Iceland in general\u003cbr\u003e 3. On the constitution of the country\u003cbr\u003e 4. Of the arrival of the Norwegians, the government and laws in Iceland\u003cbr\u003e 5. Concerning ecclesiastical affairs in Iceland\u003cbr\u003e 6. Of the character and manner of life of the Icelanders\u003cbr\u003e 7. Of the dress of the Icelanders\u003cbr\u003e 8. Of the houses and buildings of the Icelanders\u003cbr\u003e 9. Of the food of the Icelanders\u003cbr\u003e 10. Of the employment of the Icelanders, and their chronology\u003cbr\u003e 11. Of the diseases of Iceland\u003cbr\u003e 12. Of fishing and fowling, and the breed of cattle in Iceland\u003cbr\u003e 13. Of the trade of Iceland\u003cbr\u003e 14. Of Icelandic literature\u003cbr\u003e 15. Of printing in Iceland\u003cbr\u003e 16. Of the remains of antiquity in Iceland\u003cbr\u003e 17. Of Icelandic poetry\u003cbr\u003e 18. Of the volcanos in Iceland\u003cbr\u003e 19. The subject continued\u003cbr\u003e 20. Of Mount Heckla\u003cbr\u003e 21. Of the hot spouting water springs in Iceland\u003cbr\u003e 22. Of the pillars of basalt\u003cbr\u003e to which is subjoined Mr. Bank's curious account of the island of Staffa\u003cbr\u003e 23. From Chev. Ihre to Dr. Troil, concerning the Edda\u003cbr\u003e 24. From Chev. Bach to Dr. Troil, of the Icelandic Elephantiasis\u003cbr\u003e 25. From Prof. Bergman to Dr. Troil, of the effects of fire both at the volcanos and the hot springs, and also of the basaltes.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Social \u0026amp; cultural anthropology, ethnography [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Social \u0026amp; cultural anthropology, ethnography\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Social%20\u0026amp;%20cultural%20anthropology,%20ethnography%20%5BJHMC%5D%22\"\u003eJHMC\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46297237160216,"sku":"9781108031899","price":38.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/letters-on-iceland-containing-observations-made-during-a-voyage-undertaken-in-the-year-1772-by-joseph-banks-esq-paperback-9781108031899","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}