Iceland, Routes Over The Highlands: Sprengisandur And Kjalvegur (1907)

""Iceland, Routes Over The Highlands: Sprengisandur And Kjalvegur"" is a travel guidebook written by Daniel Bruun and originally published in 1907. The book provides detailed descriptions of two of the most popular routes for travelers in Iceland - Sprengisandur and Kjalvegur. The Sprengisandur route is a 200-kilometer journey that crosses the vast interior of Iceland, passing through desolate landscapes and rugged terrain. Bruun's guidebook offers practical advice for travelers undertaking this challenging journey, including information on the best times of year to travel, the necessary equipment and provisions, and the various landmarks and sights along the way. The Kjalvegur route, on the other hand, is a shorter journey that follows an ancient Viking trail through the highlands of western Iceland. Bruun's guidebook provides similar practical advice for travelers undertaking this journey, including details on the best places to camp, the availability of food and water, and the various natural wonders to be found along the way. In addition to its practical advice, ""Iceland, Routes Over The Highlands: Sprengisandur And Kjalvegur"" also includes vivid descriptions of the Icelandic landscape, its people, and its history. Bruun's writing captures the rugged beauty of Iceland's highlands, as well as the unique culture and traditions of its people. Overall, ""Iceland, Routes Over The Highlands: Sprengisandur And Kjalvegur"" is a valuable resource for anyone planning to travel to Iceland, offering practical advice and a richly detailed portrait of this unique and beautiful country.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.