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by Phineas Camp Headley (Author)
""The Island of Fire or A Thousand Years of the Old Northmen's Home: 874-1874"" is a historical book written by Phineas Camp Headley and published in 1875. The book covers the history of Iceland from the time of its settlement by the Vikings in 874 AD to the year 1874. It describes the struggles and triumphs of the Icelandic people during this period, including their battles with nature, their conflicts with each other, and their efforts to maintain their independence in the face of foreign powers.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different period in Icelandic history. The first chapter describes the settlement of Iceland by the Vikings and the establishment of the Icelandic Commonwealth. Subsequent chapters cover the conversion of Iceland to Christianity, the struggles between the chieftains for power and influence, the impact of the Black Death on Icelandic society, and the eventual annexation of Iceland by Denmark in the 17th century.Throughout the book, Headley emphasizes the unique character of the Icelandic people and their culture. He describes their love of literature and poetry, their devotion to their homeland, and their fierce independence. He also highlights the contributions of prominent Icelanders, such as the poet Snorri Sturluson and the explorer Leif Erikson.""The Island of Fire or A Thousand Years of the Old Northmen's Home: 874-1874"" is a comprehensive and engaging account of Icelandic history. It provides valuable insights into the culture and society of this fascinating country and its people.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
