02139cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000300011324500280014326400510017130000470022233600260026933700260029533800360032150000310035750801080038852011720049653400450166865300640171385600430177799900170182036054UtSlPG20260610133825.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aBowling, Johnq(Novelist)14aThe Last of the Vikings 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2011-05-07  aE-text prepared by Chris Curnow, Lindy Walsh, Mary Meehan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"The Last of the Vikings" by John Bowling is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative is set against the backdrop of the tumultuous events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. The story likely revolves around the characters of Ethel, the daughter of a Danish thane, and other Saxon and Norman figures as they navigate the challenges of war, loyalty, and personal relationships amidst the chaos of invasion.  The opening of the novel introduces us to the character of Ethel, who is depicted as a spirited young maiden enjoying a day of hawking in the countryside. Accompanied by her maid and a housecarl, she demonstrates her skills and independence, displaying strong personality traits that suggest she will play a significant role in upcoming events. As the impending threat of the Normans looms over her idyllic life, the opening sets the stage for a deeper exploration of conflict, character dynamics, and the struggle for survival as Saxons contend with the invading forces, all while hinting at themes of love and duty intertwined with the elements of chivalry and betrayal. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aGreat Britain -- History -- William I, 1066-1087 -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36054  c76897d76897