Ivar the Viking by Paul B. Du Chaillu
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"Ivar the Viking" by Paul B. Du Chaillu is a romantic historical tale inspired by genuine events from the 3rd and 4th centuries. The narrative centers on the life of Ivar, a Norse chief, exploring the customs, beliefs, and struggles of the Viking society during a time when they ventured into new territories and challenged the Roman Empire. At the start of "Ivar the Viking," we are introduced to the prominent Viking
Hjorvard and his wife Sigrlin, who are overjoyed with the birth of their son, Ivar. The opening chapters depict the rituals surrounding Ivar's birth, including the ceremonial name-giving and prophecies about his future greatness as a warrior. The narrative paints a vivid picture of Viking life, detailing the societal hierarchy, their breathtaking ships, and the heroic expectations placed upon Ivar as he grows up in a world of honor, valor, and impending challenges, setting the stage for his remarkable journey ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Du Chaillu, Paul B. (Paul Belloni), 1835-1903 |
|---|---|
| Contributor | Gladstone, W. E. (William Ewart), 1809-1898 |
| Title |
Ivar the Viking A romantic history based upon authentic facts of the third and fourth centuries |
| Credits |
Produced by readbueno, Barry Abrahamsen, 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: 72.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | Vikings -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 56810 |
| Release Date | Mar 22, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 392 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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