Project Gutenberg 2018-08-08 Public domain in the USA. 445 Russell, W. S. C. (Waterman Spaulding Chapman) 1871 1918 Russell, Waterman Spaulding Chapman 14010532 Iceland: Horseback tours in saga land Produced by Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Iceland: Horseback Tours in Saga Land" by W. S. C. Russell is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. This work explores the landscapes, history, and culture of Iceland, as observed through the author's extensive travels across the country during the early 1900s. The author shares his fascination with the Icelandic people, their traditions, and the enchanting scenery that defines the land, while most likely weaving in historical insights. The opening of the book sets the stage for an exploration of Iceland's unique geographical and cultural landscape. It begins with a foreword detailing the author's motivations for writing, emphasizing the lack of authoritative English accounts of Iceland and expressing a desire to share his experiences. The first chapter, titled "Historical," delves into the history of Iceland, tracing its discovery and settlement by influential Viking leaders from Norway. Russell paints a vivid picture of the land's natural beauty and the character of its people, setting the tone for an adventurous journey filled with horseback riding through Iceland's rugged terrain. This introductory section effectively invites readers to engage with the author's narratives, promising insights into the rich tapestry of Icelandic heritage and the landscapes that inspired it. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Iceland -- Description and travel Sagas -- History and criticism DL Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - Other 702287 2025-07-23T05:32:33.774605 text/html 684625 2018-08-08T16:34:30 text/html 1059581 2025-07-23T05:32:44.073511 application/epub+zip 1067908 2025-07-23T05:32:35.768581 application/epub+zip 329269 2025-07-23T05:32:34.619562 application/epub+zip 1276190 2025-07-23T05:32:50.123536 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1192527 2025-07-23T05:32:43.072529 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 457372 2022-09-26T05:19:34.351866 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 577566 2025-07-23T05:32:32.231634 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 577695 2018-08-08T16:34:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18572 2025-07-23T05:32:50.269506 application/rdf+xml 12529 2025-07-23T05:32:34.769565 image/jpeg 2180 2025-07-23T05:32:34.694585 image/jpeg 226881 2018-08-08T16:34:34 application/octet-stream application/zip 977441 2018-08-08T16:34:34 application/octet-stream application/zip 985229 2025-07-23T05:32:33.867613 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog