Alaska By: Unknown (1850-1916)
Alaska takes readers on an immersive journey through the rugged and unforgiving wilderness of Alaska. The author captures the stark beauty and harsh realities of the landscape, transporting readers to a world where nature reigns supreme. The characters in this novel are complex and compelling, each grappling with their own hopes, fears, and desires as they navigate the challenges of living in such a remote and unforgiving environment. The relationships between the characters are rich and nuanced, adding depth to the story and creating a sense of camaraderie and connection that is both heartwarming and heartbreaking. The author's vivid descriptions of the Alaskan landscape are breathtaking, painting a picture of a world that is simultaneously beautiful and brutal. From the towering mountains to the icy rivers to the vast expanses of frozen tundra, the author's prose brings the land to life in a way that is both evocative and haunting. Alaska is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that will stay with readers long after they have finished reading. It is a story of survival, of love and loss, of hope and despair – a testament to the indomitable human spirit in the face of overwhelming odds. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys a poignant and beautifully written tale of adventure and perseverance. First Page: ALASKA. LÝSING A LANDI OG LANDS KOSTUM, ÁSAMT SKÝRSLU INNAR ÍSLENZKU SENDINEFNDAR. UM STOFNUN ÍSLENZKRAR NÝLENDU. EFTIR JÓN ÓLAFSSON, FORMANN ALASKA FARARINNAR 1874, M.M. WASHINGTON, D.C. 1875. TIL LANDA MINNA. Langan formála fyrir lítilli bók skal ég ekki rita. Það, sem ég vildi sérlega taka fram hér, er það: að það er EKKI tilgangr minn með riti þessu, að hvetja fólk til útflutninga af Íslandi alment, eins og hver og einn getr séð, er les síðari hlut kvers þessa; heldr AÐ EINS: að benda þeim, ER Á ANNAÐ BORÐ ÆTLA að flytja vestr, á þann stað, er ég ætla ÞEIM SJÁLFUM og ÞJÓÐERNI voru bezt hentan. Hins vegar hefi ég álitið það skylt að verja réttmæti útflutninga. Það er, ef til vill, eins hentugt fyrir lesandann, að lesa FYRST síðari hlut kversins: "Um stofnun ísl. nýlendu." Höfuðrit það, er ég hefi við stuðzt, er: "ALASKA, and its resources. By Wm. H. Dall, Director of the Scientific Corps of the late W.U. Telegraph Expedition. Boston. 1870." (xii 628 bls. stórt 8º með myndum og korti... Continue reading book >>

Alaska By: Unknown (1850-1916)

Alaska takes readers on an immersive journey through the rugged and unforgiving wilderness of Alaska. The author captures the stark beauty and harsh realities of the landscape, transporting readers to a world where nature reigns supreme.

The characters in this novel are complex and compelling, each grappling with their own hopes, fears, and desires as they navigate the challenges of living in such a remote and unforgiving environment. The relationships between the characters are rich and nuanced, adding depth to the story and creating a sense of camaraderie and connection that is both heartwarming and heartbreaking.

The author's vivid descriptions of the Alaskan landscape are breathtaking, painting a picture of a world that is simultaneously beautiful and brutal. From the towering mountains to the icy rivers to the vast expanses of frozen tundra, the author's prose brings the land to life in a way that is both evocative and haunting.

Alaska is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that will stay with readers long after they have finished reading. It is a story of survival, of love and loss, of hope and despair – a testament to the indomitable human spirit in the face of overwhelming odds. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys a poignant and beautifully written tale of adventure and perseverance.

First Page:

ALASKA.

LÝSING

A LANDI OG LANDS KOSTUM,

ÁSAMT SKÝRSLU INNAR ÍSLENZKU SENDINEFNDAR.

STOFNUN ÍSLENZKRAR NÝLENDU.

EFTIR

JÓN ÓLAFSSON,

FORMANN ALASKA FARARINNAR 1874, M.M.

WASHINGTON, D.C.

1875.

TIL LANDA MINNA.

Langan formála fyrir lítilli bók skal ég ekki rita.

Það, sem ég vildi sérlega taka fram hér, er það: að það er EKKI tilgangr minn með riti þessu, að hvetja fólk til útflutninga af Íslandi alment, eins og hver og einn getr séð, er les síðari hlut kvers þessa; heldr AÐ EINS: að benda þeim, ER Á ANNAÐ BORÐ ÆTLA að flytja vestr, á þann stað, er ég ætla ÞEIM SJÁLFUM og ÞJÓÐERNI voru bezt hentan. Hins vegar hefi ég álitið það skylt að verja réttmæti útflutninga. Það er, ef til vill, eins hentugt fyrir lesandann, að lesa FYRST síðari hlut kversins: "Um stofnun ísl. nýlendu."

Höfuðrit það, er ég hefi við stuðzt, er: "ALASKA, and its resources. By Wm. H. Dall, Director of the Scientific Corps of the late W.U. Telegraph Expedition. Boston. 1870." (xii 628 bls. stórt 8º með myndum og korti... Continue reading book >>

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