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A team of Ponies; An Icelanders Notes on Iceland, 1875. Creator: Unknown
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A team of Ponies; An Icelanders Notes on Iceland, 1875. Creator: Unknown
A team of Ponies; An Icelanders Notes on Iceland, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin
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A Team of Ponies: An Icelander's Notes on Iceland," captured in an 1875 photograph from Henry Walter Bates' "Illustrated Travels," offers a glimpse into the rugged beauty and unique way of life in Iceland during the 19th century. The image, published by Cassell, Petter, and Galpin in London, depicts a team of ponies and their Icelandic handler, Jon A. Hjaltalin, making their way across a desolate, rocky landscape. The backdrop is dominated by towering mountains, their snow-capped peaks piercing the sky. Bates, an English naturalist and author, accompanied Hjaltalin on a journey through Iceland, documenting the country's geography, people, and wildlife. In this photograph, we see the Icelandic ponies, a hardy breed well-adapted to the harsh climate, being put to work as draft animals. Their muscular frames and determined expressions convey their strength and resilience. The team's handler, Hjaltalin, stands at the front of the group, dressed in traditional Icelandic attire. His stoic expression and confident posture suggest his familiarity with the challenging terrain and weather conditions. The photograph not only captures the raw beauty of Iceland's landscape but also the deep connection between the people and their animals in this remote and isolated land. The black-and-white image, with its stark contrasts and rich detail, invites the viewer to explore the history and culture of Iceland during this period. The photograph serves as a testament to the enduring spirit of the Icelandic people and their remarkable ability to thrive in one of the world's most unforgiving environments. This photograph, an intriguing piece of historical documentation, offers a captivating look into the past and the unique bond between man and nature in Iceland during the 1870s.
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