Viking Tales by Jennie Hall
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"Viking Tales" by Jennie Hall is a collection of narratives that explores the fascinating legends of Norse heroes and the Viking era, likely written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the adventures of King Harald and his journey to become the ruler of Norway, focusing on themes of bravery, exploration, and the rich oral traditions of the Norse culture. Through engaging storytelling, it invites readers into a vibrant world filled
with heroic deeds, epic battles, and the interplay between myth and history. The opening of "Viking Tales" introduces us to King Halfdan and his royal household in Norway, setting the scene for the birth of his son, Harald. A vivid narrative unfolds that captures the joy surrounding Harald's naming ceremony, where Halfdan declares his son will inherit wealth and honor. As Harald grows, his thirst for adventure and tales of the gods and heroes ignites his ambition to become a celebrated warrior. Through the enchanting tales recounted by Olaf the Tooth Thrall, readers witness young Harald's early exploits and his desire to embrace the Viking spirit, promising a rich journey ahead in the celebrated sagas of Norse lore. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hall, Jennie, 1875-1921 |
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| Illustrator | Lambdin, Victor Ralph, 1876-1963 |
| Title | Viking Tales |
| Contents | The baby -- The tooth thrall -- Olaf's farm -- Olaf's fight with Havard -- Foes'-fear -- Harald is king -- Harald's battle -- Gyda's saucy message -- The sea fight -- King Harald's wedding -- King Harald goes west-over-seas -- Homes in Iceland -- Eric the Red -- Leif and his new land -- Wineland the good. |
| Credits |
Produced by Bryan Ness, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 92.9 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Sagas -- Adaptations |
| Subject | Vikings -- Folklore |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 24811 |
| Release Date | Mar 12, 2008 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 977 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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