Ulric the Jarl: A Story of the Penitent Thief by William O. Stoddard
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"Ulric the Jarl: A Story of the Penitent Thief" by William O. Stoddard is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the adventures and journeys of Ulric, a young jarl from a Viking lineage, as he embarks on a daring quest across the seas. This story delves into themes of heroism, exploration, and the cultural encounters between Vikings and other civilizations, particularly the Romans. At the start
of the narrative, we are introduced to the harsh yet majestic landscape of the Northland, where Ulric and his fellow Vikings gather around a roaring fire, imbibing the tales of their ancestors and preparing for the launching of their new warship, "The Sword." The opening scenes capture Ulric's ambitions as he declares his desire to seek glory by sailing south to battle against the Romans. His future seems marked by destiny as an old saga woman, Hilda, foresees a fateful future for him. As the ice begins to thaw with the arrival of spring, anticipation and excitement build among the villagers, setting the stage for Ulric's impending adventures amidst the challenges posed by both nature and his foes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Stoddard, William O., 1835-1925 |
|---|---|
| Title | Ulric the Jarl: A Story of the Penitent Thief |
| Credits |
Produced by Shaun Pinder, Haragos Pál and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 90.8 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Vikings -- Fiction |
| Subject | Jesus Christ -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 47515 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-47515-8 |
| Release Date | Dec 2, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 513 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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