Most Unimaginably Strange : An Eclectic Companion to the Landscape of Iceland / Chris Caseldine.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Caseldine, Chris, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Geology--Iceland.

Geology.

Iceland--History.

Iceland.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (342 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

London, England : Reaktion Books, [2021]

Summary:

For all who yearn to travel to the home of the sagas, a beautifully illustrated companion to the terrain of Iceland--from puffins to ponies, glaciers and volcanoes to legendary trolls.Described by William Morris as "most unimaginably strange," the landscape of Iceland has fascinated and inspired travelers, scientists, artists, and writers throughout history. This book provides a contemporary understanding of the landscape as a whole, not only its iconic glaciers and volcanoes, but also its deserts, canyons, plants, and animals. The book examines historic and modern scientific studies of the landscape and animals, as well as accounts of early visitors to the land. These were captivating people, some eccentric but most drawn to Iceland by an enthrallment with all things northern, a desire to experience the land of the sagas, or plain scientific and touristic curiosity. Featuring many spectacular illustrations, this is a fine exploration of a most singular landscape.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1. Þingvellir, The Ubiquity of Basalt and the Making of Iceland

Chapter 2. Hekla and Hell: Thirty Volcanic Systems and Counting

Chapter 3. Laki and the Impacts of Eruptions Beyond Iceland

Chapter 4. Herðubreið, Móberg Ridges and Sub-Glacial Eruptions

Chapter 5. Geysir, Hot Springs and Geothermal Energy

Chapter 6. Glaciers, Ice Caps and Overlooked Icelandic Glaciology

Chapter 7. Measuring Glaciers

Chapter 8. Tillites, Ice Sheets, Glacier Change and Permafrost

Chapter 9. Jökulhlaup, Waterfalls and Canyons

Chapter 10. Deserts, Erosion, Trees and Concerning Snakes

Chapter 11. Iceland in the Anthropocene

Postscript

References

Acknowledgements

Photo Acknowledgements

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Print version: Caseldine, Chris Most Unimaginably Strange

ISBN:

9781789144734