Voyages Of The Northmen To America (1877)

By Edmund Farwell Slafter, Carl Christian Rafn, North Ludlow Beamish

Book Overview

Voyages of the Northmen to America is a historical book written by Edmund F. Slafter and published in 1877. The book provides a detailed account of the voyages made by the Northmen to America during the 10th and 11th centuries. The author describes the different expeditions made by the Northmen, including those led by Leif Erikson, Thorfinn Karlsefni, and Bjarni Herjolfsson. He also discusses the settlements established by the Northmen in North America, including Vinland, which is believed to be present-day Newfoundland. The book includes translations of the Icelandic sagas that describe the Northmen's voyages and settlements in America. The author also provides commentary on the accuracy and reliability of these sagas as historical sources. Overall, Voyages of the Northmen to America is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Northmen's exploration and colonization of North America.Including Extracts From Icelandic Sagas Relating To Western Voyages By Northmen In The Tenth And Eleventh Centuries, In An English Translation By North Ludlow Beamish; With A Synopsis Of The Historical Evidence And The Opinion Of Professor Rafn As To The Places Visited By The Scandinavians On The Coast Of America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116393626X
• ISBN13: 9781163936269
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 166 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"