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100 1 _aLiljencrantz, Ottilie A.
_q(Ottilia Adelina),
_d1876-1910
245 1 4 _aThe Thrall of Leif the Lucky: A Story of Viking Days
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2003
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2003-10-01
508 _aProduced by A. Elizabeth Warren. HTML version by Al Haines.
520 _a"The Thrall of Leif the Lucky: A Story of Viking Days" by Ottilie A. Liljencrantz is a historical novel likely written in the late 19th century. Set during the age of Vikings, it explores themes of valor, freedom, and the human spirit against a backdrop of Norse mythology and culture. The main character, Alwin, is an English youth captured and enslaved by Vikings, with his resilience and noble lineage strongly influencing the story. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to the bustling city of Nidaros in the 10th century, where Vikings are a dominant force. Alwin, a young Saxon captive, is brought to the market by his captor, Gorm, and sold to a trader. Despite being bound and subjected to the harsh realities of slavery, Alwin maintains his pride and defiance. As events unfold, he encounters a fierce shield-maiden named Helga, as well as a character called Sigurd. The dynamics between these characters set the stage for themes of camaraderie and conflict, foreshadowing Alwin's struggle for identity and freedom in a world ruled by power and loyalty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHistorical fiction
653 _aVikings -- Fiction
653 _aLeiv Eiriksson, -approximately 1020 -- Fiction
653 _aDiscoveries in geography -- Fiction
653 _aAmerica -- Discovery and exploration -- Fiction
653 _aNorthmen -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4581
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