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Page xxix
... undoubtedly more abundant , as the Sagas mention forests where no trees grow at the present day , and the underwood still existing rapidly Tempera- ture . diminishes to supply the neighbouring farmers with INTRODUCTION . xxix.
... undoubtedly more abundant , as the Sagas mention forests where no trees grow at the present day , and the underwood still existing rapidly Tempera- ture . diminishes to supply the neighbouring farmers with INTRODUCTION . xxix.
Page xxx
... present day , to support the weight of a large Newfoundland dog . Every skog is marked on Gunnlaugson's map . The rapid destruction may be exemplified by the instance of a forest in Öxnardalr , marked on the map published in 1844 , and ...
... present day , to support the weight of a large Newfoundland dog . Every skog is marked on Gunnlaugson's map . The rapid destruction may be exemplified by the instance of a forest in Öxnardalr , marked on the map published in 1844 , and ...
Page xxxii
... present there are considerable herds in the unpopulated districts of the island , especially in the rolling mountain deserts of the north- In winter , the reindeer are hunted down by the natives , for the sake of their flesh and horns ...
... present there are considerable herds in the unpopulated districts of the island , especially in the rolling mountain deserts of the north- In winter , the reindeer are hunted down by the natives , for the sake of their flesh and horns ...
Page xxxv
... Hólar and Skalholt . At present , there is but one bishop , whose cathedral is at the capital . The island is portioned into archdeaconries ( prófasta - kalla ) and parishes Popu- lation . ( presta - kalla ) . The C2 INTRODUCTION . XXXV.
... Hólar and Skalholt . At present , there is but one bishop , whose cathedral is at the capital . The island is portioned into archdeaconries ( prófasta - kalla ) and parishes Popu- lation . ( presta - kalla ) . The C2 INTRODUCTION . XXXV.
Page xlv
... Present : The King's Most Excellent Majesty in Council . " Whereas it has been humbly represented to his Majesty that the islands of Ferroe and Iceland , and also certain settlements on the coast of Greenland , parts of the dominions of ...
... Present : The King's Most Excellent Majesty in Council . " Whereas it has been humbly represented to his Majesty that the islands of Ferroe and Iceland , and also certain settlements on the coast of Greenland , parts of the dominions of ...
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