A Winter Jaunt To Norway: With Accounts Of Nansen, Ibsen, Bjornson, Brandes, And Many Others (1894)

""A Winter Jaunt to Norway"" is a travelogue written by Ethel Brilliana Tweedie in 1894. The book describes Tweedie's journey to Norway during the winter months, where she meets several notable Norwegian figures such as Fridtjof Nansen, Henrik Ibsen, Bjornstjerne Bjornson, and Georg Brandes. Tweedie provides vivid descriptions of the Norwegian landscape, including the fjords and mountains, as well as the customs and traditions of the Norwegian people. She also shares her experiences of skiing, sleigh rides, and dog-sledding, which were popular winter activities in Norway at the time.The book also includes detailed accounts of her interactions with the famous Norwegian personalities she meets on her journey, providing insight into their lives and work. Tweedie's writing style is engaging and humorous, making the book an enjoyable read for anyone interested in travel, Norwegian culture, or the literary and intellectual figures of the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.