Very Present Help in Trouble: The Autobiography of the Fire-Priest FROM THE PUBLISHER
A Very Present Help in Trouble contains the first English translation of the autobiography of a remarkable eighteenth-century Icelandic Lutheran priest, Jon Steingrimsson. He is a well known figure in the history of Iceland, especially for his heroic role in helping his parishioners survive a catastrophic volcanic eruption in 1783. This book begins with an introduction describing the living conditions of the Icelandic people of his time.
SYNOPSIS
The autobiography of the eighteenth-century Icelandic Lutheran priest J�n Steingr�msson describes his life, his views, his family, and his works. Steingr�msson is famous for his role helping his parishioners survive a volcanic eruption in 1783. Appendices feature supplementary accounts, from other sources, describing significant persons, places, and events described in the narrative. And an introductory essay describes life in Iceland at the time. Sixteen pages of illustrations feature maps of the area, photographs of it as it exist today, and artistic renderings of the place and the volcanic eruption. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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The autobiography of the eighteenth-century Icelandic Lutheran priest Jn Steingrmsson describes his life, his views, his family, and his works. Steingrmsson is famous for his role helping his parishioners survive a volcanic eruption in 1783. Appendices feature supplementary accounts, from other sources, describing significant persons, places, and events described in the narrative. And an introductory essay describes life in Iceland at the time. Sixteen pages of illustrations feature maps of the area, photographs of it as it exist today, and artistic renderings of the place and the volcanic eruption. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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