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The Man Whom Iceland Loved. Paul Gaimard and His Icelandic Journeys 1835-1836. By Árni Snævarr.
Paul Gaimard had two world voyages under his belt when he arrived like a storm in Iceland in the summers of 1835 and 1836. Here he led the largest scientific survey ever made of this little-known island and had drawings drawn that provide a unique insight into life in Iceland at that time. Gaimard won the hearts and minds of the people by learning Icelandic and showing a sincere interest in it. But despite being a well-known man in his time, both he and his expeditions are largely forgotten.
The Man Who Loved Iceland tells the story of these great expeditions and also tells of an adventurous life in an age of world measurement. It is based on various documents that have never been seen in public before, including Gaimard's diaries, and paints a vivid picture of people, places, and world history in the first half of the nineteenth century. Around one hundred illustrations adorn the book.
Árni Snævarr studied history in France and Iceland, practiced journalism for years, and has worked for international organizations in recent years and is now based in Brussels. In writing the book, he explored French archives and visited key historical sites in Iceland and France.
Paul Gaimard had two world voyages under his belt when he arrived like a storm in Iceland in the summers of 1835 and 1836. Here he led the largest scientific survey ever made of this little-known island and had drawings drawn that provide a unique insight into life in Iceland at that time. Gaimard won the hearts and minds of the people by learning Icelandic and showing a sincere interest in it. But despite being a well-known man in his time, both he and his expeditions are largely forgotten.
The Man Who Loved Iceland tells the story of these great expeditions and also tells of an adventurous life in an age of world measurement. It is based on various documents that have never been seen in public before, including Gaimard's diaries, and paints a vivid picture of people, places, and world history in the first half of the nineteenth century. Around one hundred illustrations adorn the book.
Árni Snævarr studied history in France and Iceland, practiced journalism for years, and has worked for international organizations in recent years and is now based in Brussels. In writing the book, he explored French archives and visited key historical sites in Iceland and France.