A Little Book About the Runes - Hardcover

 
9781904945871: A Little Book About the Runes

Synopsis

This short and readable book tells the story of the Runes, and explains each one with the help of a runic rhyme dating from the Viking Age. The old runic letters were much used in the Viking Age.

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.

Synopsis

This short and readable book tells the story of the Runes, and explains each one with the help of a runic rhyme dating from the Viking Age. The old runic letters were much used in the Viking Age. Runes have been found from the Black Sea in the South to Russia in the East, all over Europe and Scandinavia, and in Greenland. Wherever there were Vikings, there were runes. Runes on memorial stones, weapons, tools, calfskin, wax plates, wooden boards and pins. The books in this series, with original, short texts have long established their popularity and appeal. These new and readable translations are presented in a handy and attractive format. They make highly valued gifts for friends, relatives, or business associates at home and abroad. These books are in demand all year round.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Other Popular Editions of the Same Title

9789979856382: A Little Book About the Runes: With an Ancient Nordic Runic Poem (Viking Series - Literary Pearls from the Viking Age)

Featured Edition

ISBN 10:  9979856386 ISBN 13:  9789979856382
Publisher: Gudrun Publishing, 2002
Hardcover