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A

DESCRIPTION

OF THE

MANNERS, CUSTOMS, &c.

OF THE

ANCIENT DANES

And other Northern Nations.




CHAPTER I.

Denmark described, and the several countries subject to its crown, viz. Norway, Iceland, Greenland.

THE several countries, which compose the Danish monarchy, have seldom justice done them by the other nations of Europe. The notions entertained of them are not commonly the most favourable or true. This is owing to various causes. The situation of some of the provinces is so remote, that skilful travellers have seldom had occasion to visit them; Those who have pretended to