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100 1 _aLiljencrantz, Ottilie A.
_q(Ottilia Adelina),
_d1876-1910
245 1 4 _aThe Vinland Champions
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
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 2012-10-18
508 _aProduced by sp1nd, Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.)
520 _a"The Vinland Champions" by Ottilie A. Liljencrantz is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. Set in the time of the Viking exploration of North America, the story follows the young Viking Alrek and his adventures as they navigate the challenges and mysteries of Vinland. The novel combines elements of adventure, exploration, and Viking culture, focusing on themes of bravery and the complexities of human relationships in a foreign land. At the start of the narrative, the reader is introduced to the crew of the ship Wind-Raven, which is sailing through foggy waters. Alrek, described as an eager and brave young Viking, engages with his crewmates in games and swordplay, showcasing the camaraderie and spirit of the Viking youth. The prologue outlines the attempts of notable explorers, namely Leif Erikson and Thorwald, to settle in Vinland, setting the stage for Alrek's journey in the present day. As tension mounts with Alrek's confrontation with a Skraelling, or native inhabitant, the story hints at themes of honor, conflict, and survival as Alrek seeks to prove his worth in the eyes of his uncle, the Lawman Karlsefne. This opening sets up a tale rich in adventure and the dilemmas faced by the young hero in a time of exploration and discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aDiscoveries in geography -- Fiction
653 _aAmerica -- Discovery and exploration -- Norse -- Fiction
700 1 _aKinney, Margaret West,
_d1872-1952
700 1 _aKinney, Troy,
_d1871-1938
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41098
999 _c81937
_d81937