If you give anything to a Norwegian (old meat tins are always thankfully received), he will give your hand a silent grip more expressive than many words. The Victorian passion for travel reached the far North in the nineteenth century, and many of the intrepid explorers were attracted by 'the advantages of accessibility, freedom, foreign travel, grand scenery, and, last but not least, comparative cheapness'. 'Six in Norway with a Snark', 'Unprotected Females in Norway' and 'Notes on Norway' all give, in their very different ways, a rounded view of the foreign traditions, language and landscapes encountered in the North in the nineteenth century. The Lure of the Northis part of 'Found on the Shelves', published with The London Library. The books in this series have been chosen to give a fascinating insight into the treasures that can be found while browsing in The London Library. Now celebrating its 175th anniversary, with over 17 miles of shelving and more than a million books, The London Library has become an unrivalled archive of the modes, manners and thoughts of each generation which has helped to form it.
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London Library Imprint: Pushkin Press Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 178mm,
Width: 111mm,
Spine: 10mm
Weight: 68g ISBN:9781782272489 ISBN 10: 1782272488 Series:The London Library Pages: 96 Publication Date:22 June 2016 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
