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Worlds of a bygone era. Research and tales from the collection of Margeir Jónsson at Ögmundarstaðir. Published by Friðrik Margeirsson and Hjalti Pálsson.
Margeir Jónsson was born in Ögmundarstaðir in Skagafjörður on October 15, 1889. He grew up there, took over the land and lived there until his death, March 1, 1943.
Margeir early developed a strong inclination towards ethnography and in his spare time with limited access to books he pursued this interest. His collection of place names in North Iceland is pioneering work. His collection of folk poetry and research and explanations of obscure town names attract attention. The worlds of bygone times are dear to him, so he devotes himself especially to researching the medieval history of Skagfir. He is incredibly successful in bringing to life the meager sources of this period. From a few deeds or contracts in an ancient collection of letters, most of which are just a boring list of names and incomprehensible clerical nonsense, he gains insight into the household, magnanimity and temperament of an old chieftain and passes that picture on to the reader.
This book contains a selection of various writings by Margeir of Ögmundarstaðir. These include a long character section on Hallgrím Lékni Jónsson, historical research such as the Robbery of Miðbærrán and on forests in Skagafjörður during the settlement era, geographical and regional descriptions of Víðidalur in the Staðarfjöllum and Hraunþúfuklaustur, explanations of obscure town names or searching for the ancient Ævarsskarður and the origin of the folktale of Hvalurð undir Tindastóli. In addition, there is a long chapter, Folktales and Dreams, which has not been published anywhere before. Professor Sigurjón Björnsson then writes a detailed introductory article about Margeir.
The book is adorned with several photographs and includes an index of both people and places. Margeir's bibliography is also included. (Cover text).
Margeir Jónsson was born in Ögmundarstaðir in Skagafjörður on October 15, 1889. He grew up there, took over the land and lived there until his death, March 1, 1943.
Margeir early developed a strong inclination towards ethnography and in his spare time with limited access to books he pursued this interest. His collection of place names in North Iceland is pioneering work. His collection of folk poetry and research and explanations of obscure town names attract attention. The worlds of bygone times are dear to him, so he devotes himself especially to researching the medieval history of Skagfir. He is incredibly successful in bringing to life the meager sources of this period. From a few deeds or contracts in an ancient collection of letters, most of which are just a boring list of names and incomprehensible clerical nonsense, he gains insight into the household, magnanimity and temperament of an old chieftain and passes that picture on to the reader.
This book contains a selection of various writings by Margeir of Ögmundarstaðir. These include a long character section on Hallgrím Lékni Jónsson, historical research such as the Robbery of Miðbærrán and on forests in Skagafjörður during the settlement era, geographical and regional descriptions of Víðidalur in the Staðarfjöllum and Hraunþúfuklaustur, explanations of obscure town names or searching for the ancient Ævarsskarður and the origin of the folktale of Hvalurð undir Tindastóli. In addition, there is a long chapter, Folktales and Dreams, which has not been published anywhere before. Professor Sigurjón Björnsson then writes a detailed introductory article about Margeir.
The book is adorned with several photographs and includes an index of both people and places. Margeir's bibliography is also included. (Cover text).