The Oxonian in Thelemarken, volume 1 (of 2) / or, Notes of travel in south-western Norway in the summers of 1856 and 1857. With glances at the legendary lore of that district.

The writer records journeys through the remote, mountainous districts of south‑western Norway, combining vivid descriptions of rugged scenery and daily travel—lodgings, weather, hunting, river and mountain routes—with collected local legends, songs, and folk customs. Observational passages contrast the simplicity and preserved traditions of rural life with urbanized civilization, while occasional reflections on nature, antiquities, and popular minstrelsy punctuate practical travel notes. Episodes range from overnighting on cold ground to encounters with local boatmen and shepherds, and the narrative blends anecdote, ethnographic detail, and picturesque landscape sketching.