A Visit To Iceland And The Scandinavian North
by Ida Pfeiffer
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A Visit To Iceland And The Scandinavian North Summary
| The land, peoples and customs of Iceland in the 19th century, as seen through the eyes of a woman traveler. |
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| A besetting sin of the Icelanders is their drunkenness. Their poverty would probably not be so great if they were less devoted to brandy, and worked more industriously. It is dreadful to see what deep root this vice has taken. Not only on Sundays, but also on week-days, I met peasants who were so intoxicated that I was surprised how they could keep in their saddle. I am, however, happy to say that I never saw a woman in this degrading condition. |
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