One Year in Scandinavia (eBook)

Enriched edition. A Cultural Journey Through Nordic Landscapes and Traditions

Erastus Fairbanks Snow (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
29 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406620177-7 (EAN)

Infos

In "One Year in Scandinavia," Erastus Fairbanks Snow provides a compelling narrative that intricately combines travel writing with personal reflection. The book recounts his extensive travels across Scandinavian countries, weaving together vivid descriptions of landscapes, culture, and the socio-political climate of the time. Written in an accessible yet eloquent literary style, Snow's observations encapsulate both the beauty and challenges faced by the region during the late 19th century, positioning his work within the literary tradition of exploratory and ethnographic writing that flourished during this period. Snow, a prominent figure in the early Latter-day Saint movement and an accomplished missionary, was deeply influenced by his religious convictions and fascination with diverse cultures. His experiences and the knowledge he gained during his mission in Scandinavia profoundly shaped his perspectives, fostering a desire to bridge gaps between knowledge and understanding of the region's people and their beliefs. This context reveals why the book is as much about cultural inquiry as it is about geographical exploration. "One Year in Scandinavia" is a must-read for anyone interested in travel literature, cultural studies, or the historical narratives surrounding Scandinavian societies. Snow's unique insights and reflective prose offer readers an engaging lens through which to explore this fascinating region, making it an invaluable contribution to the canon of 19th-century travel writing.

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Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 19.5.2021
• Einführung: Shane Easton
• Mitarbeit: Kommentare: Shane Easton
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Reisen ► Karten / Stadtpläne / Atlanten ► Europa
• Themenwelt: Reisen ► Reiseführer
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Religion / Theologie ► Christentum
• Schlagworte: 19th century travel writing • anthropological insights Scandinavia • Christian denominations • Correspondence • cultural exploration narrative • Denmark • Description and travel • engaging prose travel narrative • Exploring Scandinavia • firsthand travel experiences • historical cultural observations • landscape descriptions Scandinavia • literary exploration • literary journey • missions • Mormon Church • Nordic Adventure • Nordic authors • Nordic customs study • scandinavian culture • Scandinavian literature • Scandinavian travelogue • Scandinavian way of life • Scandinavian writers • Sweden • Travelogue • Travel writing