Across Iceland The Land of Frost and Fire

Olive Murray Chapman

Published by John Lane The Bodley Head, London, 1941

About this Item

A fascinating travel text about Iceland. his is the new 'cheap edition' of this text, printed eleven years after the first edition. Illustrated, with thirteen photographs over twelve plates. Written by Olive Murray Chapman, an individual described as a 'determined English lady traveller'. Chapman was inspired to travel following the death of her husband during the First World War. She decided that instead of remarrying she would see the world and document her travels. Across Iceland was her first book, and following this she went on to write books on Cyprus and Madagascar. This book gives an insight into the life and conditions of Iceland in the early 20th century. It discusses the advance towards civilisation, the people Chapman met in addition to a reflection on the natural features and history of the island. In original green cloth binding held in original dustwrapper. Externally, very smart with some bumping to the head and tail of spine. Spine has faded slightly. Dustwrapper is excellent with minor shelfwear, though is rather age toned. Prior owner's inscription to front pastedown, Ex Libris A E Tydenian Major RME Reykjavik 1944. Internally firmly bound. Pages are age toned, particularly to the edges, and clean throughout. Very Good Indeed. Seller Inventory # GEN21-F-11

Bibliographic Details

Title: Across Iceland The Land of Frost and Fire

Publisher: John Lane The Bodley Head, London

Publication Date: 1941

Binding: Cloth

Illustrator: None

Condition: Very Good Indeed

Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

Book Type: book