The Bondman: A New Saga

The Bondman: A New Saga

Obvious punctuation errors have been corrected without comment. Word errors have been corrected and a list of corrections can be found after the book. A table of contents has been added below to ease navigation. The central date of this story (a Saga in the only sense accepted among Icelanders) is 1800, when Iceland, in the same year as Ireland, lost the last visible sign of her ancient independence as a nation. But, lest the historical incidents that stand as a background to simple human passions should seem to clash at some points, I hasten to say that I have not thought it wise to bind myself to the strict chronology of history, Manx or Icelandic, for some years before and after. I am partly conscious that the Iceland I have described is the Iceland of an earlier era; but Icelanders will not object to my having tried to bring within my too narrow limits much of what is beautiful and noble and firing to enthusiasm in their old habits, customs and laws. To the foolish revolt which occurred at Reykjavik early in this century I have tried to give the dignity of a serious revolution such as, I truly think, Icelanders may yet make in order to become masters in their own house. For a great deal of my data towards this sort of secondary interest I am indebted to many books, Icelandic and English; and for some personal help I owe my thanks to Herra Jon A. Hjaltalin of Modruvellir, who is not, however, to be charged with my mistakestoo numerous I have no doubt. For my descriptions of Icelandic scenes and character I can claim no authority but that of my own observation. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 33999
Author: Caine, Hall
Release Date: Oct 7, 2010
Format: eBook
Language: English