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100 1 _aBallantyne, R. M.
_q(Robert Michael),
_d1825-1894
245 1 4 _aThe Norsemen in the West
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-06-07
508 _aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England
520 _a"The Norsemen in the West" by R. M. Ballantyne is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. This adventure narrative explores the Viking voyages to North America, particularly focusing on the settlement established by Eric the Red's son, Leif Ericsson, in Greenland and their potential interactions with Indigenous peoples. The story begins with a vivid depiction of life in a Norse settlement and introduces key characters, including Leif and his son Olaf, as well as a group of newcomers, setting the stage for their ensuing adventures. The opening of the tale presents a scene in Greenland where two figures, initially resembling bears, are revealed to be human beings stealthily observing a Norse settlement. There is lively interaction among the villagers, highlighting their peaceful lives before the tension escalates with the impending desire for conflict from a group of Indigenous people, termed Skraelingers. As Leif Ericsson, his son Olaf, and other characters engage in daily tasks and prepare for unexpected visitors, foreboding is introduced through the discussions surrounding the newcomers, including the aspirations for exploration and discovery. The stage is set for an adventure filled with discovery, potential conflict, and exploration of new lands, embodying the spirit of Viking exploration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIndians of North America -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aAdventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aColonists -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aFur traders -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aAmerica -- Discovery and exploration -- Norse -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21753
999 _c62899
_d62899