Eirik the Red's Saga - Softcover

Sephton, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1023625970 ISBN 13: 9781023625975

Publisher: Hutson Street Press, 2025

Synopsis

“Eirik the Red's Saga” recounts the voyages and settlements of Norse explorers in Greenland and North America. This translation offers readers access to a foundational text of Icelandic literature, detailing the life and adventures of Eirik the Red, a prominent Viking figure. The saga describes the establishment of Norse colonies in Greenland and the expeditions led by Leif Eiriksson to Vinland, providing insights into the Viking Age, Norse society, and early European exploration of the New World. This historical account is essential for understanding the Viking expansion and their impact on the geography and history of the North Atlantic region.

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Edition details

• Publisher: Hutson Street Press
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1023625970
• ISBN 13: 9781023625975
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 36