Entrance to the Almanna Gau, (e.g. Almannagjá) Iceland

Drawing shows travelers on horseback riding on a level road through lava rocks to the Almannagjá or Almanna Gorge in Iceland. Almanna Gorge was where Iceland's Althing or Parliment traditionally met. Taylor visited Iceland in 1862, perhaps en route to Russia. Gift; Charles F. Heartman; 1922; (D...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Taylor, Bayard, 1825-1878, artist.
Format: Still Image
Language:English
Published: 1862
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Volcanic rock > Iceland > 1860-1870
Iceland
Online Access:http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/ppmsca.22899
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Summary:Drawing shows travelers on horseback riding on a level road through lava rocks to the Almannagjá or Almanna Gorge in Iceland. Almanna Gorge was where Iceland's Althing or Parliment traditionally met. Taylor visited Iceland in 1862, perhaps en route to Russia. Gift; Charles F. Heartman; 1922; (DLC/PP-46411a).

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