Abstract
Abstract: In this paper the authors have translated and commented sections of the book Exoticorum libri decem by Carolus Clusius, published in 1605. The original text in Latin is provided, as well as the translated text in Faroese. The translated sections deal with eleven species of birds and also a section on Sea beans. Clusius’ source on these sections is Henrik Høyer, who sent birds and information originating in the Faroes.
Translated title of the contribution | Henrik Høyer and Carolus Clusion on birds and sea beans in the Faroe Islands |
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Original language | Faroese |
Pages (from-to) | 117-145 |
Number of pages | 29 |
Journal | Fróðskaparrit - Faroese Scientific Journal |
Volume | 63. bók |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2016 |
Keywords
- Carolus Clusius
- Henrik Høyer
- Faroe Islands
- sea beans
- birds
- translation