The Land of Thor
The Land of Thor, published in 1867 with the author's own illustrations, is J. Ross Browne's humorous account of a journey through Russia, Scandinavia and Iceland. He begins in St. Petersburg and Moscow, describing markets, tea-drinking, the Kremlin and the debates over serfdom and reform, then crosses to Reval, Helsingfors and Finland, Stockholm and the Gotha Canal, and travels into Norway, where he records local manners, a horse trader and a visit to Hans Christian Andersen. The last part takes him by way of the Faroe Islands to Iceland, Reykjavik, Thingvellir and the Geysers, in the company of a guide and some unlucky English sportsmen. Browne writes as a cheerful, skeptical American observer. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about The Land of Thor
The Land of Thor by J. Ross Browne can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read The Land of Thor online?
Yes. The Land of Thor opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is The Land of Thor free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of The Land of Thor is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is The Land of Thor in the public domain?
Yes. The Land of Thor by J. Ross Browne is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Land of Thor?
About 10 h 40 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Land of Thor?
The Land of Thor by J. Ross Browne is filed under "History" in the Vinteuil library.
