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A Journey Across Iceland: A True 19th Century Adventure

Jon Svensson ("Nonni") is the only Jesuit priest ever born in Iceland. He left his homeland as a boy, with his brother “Manni” to follow their mutual call to become Jesuit missionaries. Manni has since passed on during his studies, Nonni is now the Reverend Jon Svensson S. J. The boys had wished to become Jesuit missionaries, like St. Francis Xavier, yet Jon Svensson has spent most of his career as either a student or instructor in academia. Still longing to fulfill his dream of being a missionary he has volunteered to travel to Iceland to care for the souls of his fellow countrymen. Such is the premise of this classic Icelandic travelogue written by the man who would later become one of the most beloved children's authors of all time.Read more

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