This travelogue is a fascinating account of Bayard Taylor's journey to Egypt and Iceland. It offers a vivid portrait of these two vastly different countries, as well as insights into the customs and cultures of the people who live there. This book is a must-read for armchair travelers and those interested in the history and culture of these two nations. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.