Publisher's Synopsis
Islandica V1-2: An Annual Relating To Iceland And The Fiske Icelandic Collection In Cornell University Library (1908) is a two-volume book edited by George William Harris. The book is an annual publication that focuses on Iceland and the Fiske Icelandic Collection in Cornell University Library. The first volume of the book contains articles on Icelandic history, literature, and culture, as well as translations of Icelandic sagas and poems. The second volume of the book contains a catalog of the Fiske Icelandic Collection, which is one of the largest collections of Icelandic literature and manuscripts in the world. The catalog includes descriptions of the books, manuscripts, and other materials in the collection, as well as information about their provenance and history. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of Icelandic history and literature, as well as for anyone interested in the history of book collecting and library science.Two Volumes In One. Volume One Contains Bibliography Of The Icelandic Sagas And Minor Tales.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.