A romantic history based upon authentic facts of the third and fourth centuries Du Chaillu, Paul B. (Paul Belloni) 1835-1903 creator Gladstone, W. E. (William Ewart) 1809-1898 text utu 2018 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Ivar the Viking" by Paul B. Du Chaillu is a romantic historical tale inspired by genuine events from the 3rd and 4th centuries. The narrative centers on the life of Ivar, a Norse chief, exploring the customs, beliefs, and struggles of the Viking society during a time when they ventured into new territories and challenged the Roman Empire. At the start of "Ivar the Viking," we are introduced to the prominent Viking Hjorvard and his wife Sigrlin, who are overjoyed with the birth of their son, Ivar. The opening chapters depict the rituals surrounding Ivar's birth, including the ceremonial name-giving and prophecies about his future greatness as a warrior. The narrative paints a vivid picture of Viking life, detailing the societal hierarchy, their breathtaking ships, and the heroic expectations placed upon Ivar as he grows up in a world of honor, valor, and impending challenges, setting the stage for his remarkable journey ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2018-03-22 Produced by readbueno, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Original publication data not identified Historical fiction Vikings -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56810 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56810 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134317.0 56810