Release date is 2004-05-01

A knight errant of the sea [Tordenskjold] -- Hans Egede, the apostle to Greenland -- Gustav Vasa, the father of Sweden -- Absalon, warrior bishop of the North -- King Valdemar, and the story of the Dannebrog -- How the ghost of the heath was laid -- King Christian IV -- Gustav Adolf, the snow-king -- King and sailor, heroes of Copenhagen -- The trooper who won a war alone [Jens Kofoed] -- Carl Linné, king of the flowers -- Niels Finsen, the wolfslayer.

Janet Kegg

"Hero Tales of the Far North" by Jacob A. Riis is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the legendary figures from Norse history and their remarkable feats, illustrating the spirit of heroism that shaped the identities of Northern peoples. At the start of the book, Riis introduces the concept of heroes within the context of immigration and cultural identity. He reflects on how immigrants to America often leave behind the legacies of their homelands and stresses the importance of remembering and cherishing those historical figures that embody their heritage. The opening highlights the struggle for mutual understanding between different cultures, setting the stage for the stories of celebrated heroes like Peder Tordenskjold—admired for his bravery at sea—and Hans Egede, whose missionary endeavors in Greenland symbolize the rich, albeit sometimes tumultuous, cultural history of the North. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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