Iceland: Or the Journal of a Residence in that Island, During the Years 1814 and 1815 : With an Introduction and Appendix, Tom 1Oliphant, Waugh & Innes, 1818 - 4 |
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Strona ix
... ground with former travel- lers , he has in a great measure been anti- cipated by the remarks which they have laid before the public ; although he flatters himself the reader will not peruse even this part of his narrative without ...
... ground with former travel- lers , he has in a great measure been anti- cipated by the remarks which they have laid before the public ; although he flatters himself the reader will not peruse even this part of his narrative without ...
Strona xvi
... ground in proportion to the progress of a closer and more accurate investigation of the geological phenomena which every part of it exhibits to the view of the naturalist . In no quarter of the globe do we find crowded within b VOL . I ...
... ground in proportion to the progress of a closer and more accurate investigation of the geological phenomena which every part of it exhibits to the view of the naturalist . In no quarter of the globe do we find crowded within b VOL . I ...
Strona xvi
... ground , it is impossible to enter any of the caverns on account of the sulphureous smell which they emit . The Faxe Fiord abounds with lava ; and the fishermen frequent- ly find beds of it alternating with sand - banks , at the depth ...
... ground , it is impossible to enter any of the caverns on account of the sulphureous smell which they emit . The Faxe Fiord abounds with lava ; and the fishermen frequent- ly find beds of it alternating with sand - banks , at the depth ...
Strona xvi
... ground occupied by Reykiavik , the present capital of the island . Nothing contributed more essentially to pro- mote the colonization of Iceland , than the tyran- ny at that time exercised by Harald Harfagra over the inhabitants of ...
... ground occupied by Reykiavik , the present capital of the island . Nothing contributed more essentially to pro- mote the colonization of Iceland , than the tyran- ny at that time exercised by Harald Harfagra over the inhabitants of ...
Strona xliii
... ground , where a large stone was erected as an altar , on which human sacrifices were offered to appease his wrath , and procure exemption from the direful effects of his ven- geance . No traces are found of temples being constructed ...
... ground , where a large stone was erected as an altar , on which human sacrifices were offered to appease his wrath , and procure exemption from the direful effects of his ven- geance . No traces are found of temples being constructed ...
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ancient appearance arrived basaltic bason beautiful Bible Bishop Bishop of Skalholt boiling breadth called Cape Rey chasms Christian church coast considerable consists copies crater Danish direction distance east eastern eruption farm feet filled fording Geyser grass Greenland Grimstad ground height Hekla hills Holum Hörgá horses hour ice mountains Iceland Icelandic horses immense inhabitants island jets journey Krabla lake land lava leprosy margin masses miles morning moun native nearly northern Norway o'clock Öræfa Öræfi parish passed peasant plain present proceeded pumice quantity quarter reached Reykiavik river rix-dollars rocks rode rugged sand scarcely Scriptures servant side Sira Jon situated Skalholt skyr Snæfell snow springs stones stream sulphur summit surface Syssel tain tent thrown tion tract traveller valley vast Vestmanna vicinity volcano whole winter Yökul
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Strona 25 - And into whatsoever city or town ye shall enter, inquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go thence. And when ye come into an house, salute it. And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you.
Strona 249 - The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them; and the desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose. It shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice even with joy and singing: the glory of Lebanon shall be given unto it, the excellency of Carmel and Shar'on, they shall see the glory of the LORD, and the excellency of our God.
Strona 114 - Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth me ; and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.
Strona 316 - Other refuge have I none, Hangs my helpless soul on thee ; Leave, ah ! leave me not alone ; Still support and comfort me ! All my trust on thee is stayed, All my help from thee I bring ; Cover my defenceless head With the shadow of thy wing.
Strona 146 - Behold, I am against thee, O destroying mountain, saith the Lord, which destroyest all the earth: and I will stretch out mine hand upon thee, and roll thee down from the rocks, and will make thee a burnt mountain.
Strona 316 - Jesus, lover of my soul, Let me to thy bosom fly, While the nearer waters roll, While the tempest still is. high: Hide me, O my Saviour ! hide, Till the storm of life be past ; Safe into the haven guide, O receive my soul at last ! 2 Other refuge have I none, Hangs my helpless soul on thee.
Strona 166 - Aloft, incumbent on the dusky air, That felt unusual weight; till on dry land He lights, if it were land that ever burn'd With solid, as the lake with liquid fire...
Strona 111 - And preached, saying, There cometh one mightier than I after me, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop down and unloose.
Strona 196 - Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? And what communion hath light with darkness? And what concord hath Christ with Belial? Or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel?
Strona 186 - Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds. For riches are not for ever: and doth the crown endure to every generation ? The hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itself, and herbs of the mountains are gathered.