Eirik the Red's Saga: A Translation; Read Before the Literary and Ad Society of Liverpool, January 12th, 1880 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

J. Sephton

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331817098 ISBN 13: 9780331817096

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Venture into the Norse world of exploration and settlement.

This translation recounts the life of Eirik the Red and the beginnings of Greenland and Vinland, weaving together saga lore with historical detail. You’ll meet bold explorers, shipward survival, and early cross‑Atlantic journeys that shaped a frontier in the north.

From vivid portraits of Gudrid and her kin to the challenging travels of Viking mariners, this edition stays close to the saga’s origins while presenting it as a readable narrative. It highlights the era’s dreams of discovery, the clashes of culture, and the choices that defined a people on the edge of the known world.

• Follow legendary figures as they voyage, settle, and face the dangers of the north Atlantic.
• Experience the blend of myth and history that characterizes Norse exploration.
• Encounter vivid scenes of storms, winter camps, and the search for new lands.
• See how faith, courage, and family ties shape the sagas’ cast of characters.

Ideal for readers drawn to Viking history, maritime adventure, and classic translated tales.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331817098
• ISBN 13: 9780331817096
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 45