The Story of Rolf and the Viking Bow: A Viking Tale of Youth, Loyalty, and the Early Medieval World - Hardcover

French, Allen

 
9781515434931: The Story of Rolf and the Viking Bow: A Viking Tale of Youth, Loyalty, and the Early Medieval World

Synopsis

Rolf is the son of Hiarandi the Unlucky. Hiarandi, at the urging of his wife, does an unforgivable thing: he lights a signal fire on a dangerous point of his land, challenging the accepted custom that place lucrative salvage at a higher value than the saving of life. However, the life that is saved that night causes his own death and the unjust outlawing of his son Rolf. This tale exemplifies the effect of Christ's teachings upon the Icelandic people during their heroic age.

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About the Author

Allen French (1870-1943) was an American writer and educator known for his historical novels for younger readers. His work frequently draws upon early English and Norse history, presenting these subjects in a narrative form intended to engage and instruct. French's writing reflects a combination of historical interest and pedagogical purpose, situating his work within the broader tradition of early twentieth-century educational fiction.

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