Island in Vergangenheit und Gegenwart, Reise-Erinnerungen

Abstract

THIS volume, although complete in itself, is a sequel to the two parts of “Island in Vergangenheit und Gegenwart” (1907), describing Herr Herrmann's travels four years previously. As before, the town of Torgau allowed him the long leave, provided a locum tenens (as schoolmaster), and relieved him of all anxiety during the illness resulting from an accident on the journey. The money was provided for the undertaking by the higher educational authorities, and we cannot wonder when he observes, “Surely few towns would act so munificently.” The same guide was employed—he who accompanied Thoroddsen on his explorations—but although the surrounding circumstances were equally favourable, the book does not give quite such an impression of enthusiasm for Iceland in each and every aspect as on the former visit.

Island in Vergangenheit und Gegenwart, Reise-Erinnerungen.

By Paul Herrmann. Teil iii., Zweite Reise quer durch Island. Pp. x+312+map. (Leipzig: W. Engelmann, 1910.) Price 7 marks.