Summary: | One hundred years have elapsed since the death of Dr. Henderson and ninety-nine since the publication of his Mteaoir. So detailed study of his labors has appeared before the British public since that time. In recent years Danish, Swedish, and Icelandic writers have dealt with his importance to their own countries. After investigation into the influence that Dr. Henderson exerted upon the countries of Horthem Euporep it is the author's firm conviction that a new studyis warranted "in his own country". In pursuing his researches the author has traveled in many of the places where Dr. Henderson labored. Ho warmer reception was reĀ¬ ceived than in Iceland. To express individually ay debt of gratitude to all who have assisted in the accomplishment of this work both in Great Britain and abroad uouLd fill a volume. I would, however, make particular acknowledgement to Dr. Hugh Watt of Hew College, Edinburgh, for having suggested the study
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