Vikings of the Ice
Author : George Allan England
Publisher : Garden City, N.Y. : Doubleday, Page
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 26,6 MB
Release : 1924
Category : Sealing
ISBN :
Author : George Allan England
Publisher : Garden City, N.Y. : Doubleday, Page
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 26,6 MB
Release : 1924
Category : Sealing
ISBN :
Author : George Allan England
Publisher :
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 41,25 MB
Release : 2013-10
Category :
ISBN : 9781258968847
This is a new release of the original 1924 edition.
Author : William T. Vollmann
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 42,38 MB
Release : 1993-08-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0140131965
A majestic fictional evocation of the Norse arrival in the New World, from the National Book Award-winning author of Europe Central The time is the tenth century A.D. The newcomers are a proud and bloody-minded people whose kings once changed themselves into wolves. The Norse have advanced as implacably as a glacier from Iceland to the wastes of Greenland and from there to the place they call "Vinland the Good." The natives are a bronze-skinned race who have not yet discovered iron and still see themselves as part of nature. As William T. Vollmann tells the converging stories of these two peoples--and of the Norsewomen Freydis and Gudrid, whose venomous rivalry brings frost into paradise--he creates a tour-de-force of speculative history, a vivid amalgam of Icelandic saga, Inuit creation myth, and contemporary travel writing that yields a new an utterly original vision of our continent and its past.
Author : Robert Wernick
Publisher : New Word City
Page : 22 pages
File Size : 42,21 MB
Release : 2017-09-13
Category : History
ISBN : 1612307299
The Vikings sailed to Iceland not as raiders but as settlers. They sought farmland and goods with which to trade. For the land-hungry Norwegians, the call of the new country, where vast stretches of real estate were open for the taking, must have seemed every bit as alluring as any treasure. As added inducement to emigration, Norway's King Harald Fairhair was consolidating his power with a strong hand, and, in the words of an Icelandic saga, "He made everyone do one thing or the other: Become retainers or quit the country." Here, in this short-form book, is the dramatic story of how the Vikings came to dominate and populate Iceland.
Author : Ryan Smith
Publisher :
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 16,41 MB
Release : 2019-10-08
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780738760049
The Way of Fire and Ice reimagines and grounds Norse Paganism in today's world, focusing on the needs of modern practitioners. This book provides practical information on crafting ritual, developing personal mystical practices, and building sustainable community. Instead of being a guide to the reconstruction of ancient Norse religion, this material helps you participate in a modern revival that integrates Norse deities and beliefs with elements of neopagan practice. Within these pages, you will find fascinating perspectives on Norse cosmology, the runes, and the nine worlds. You will learn all about the gods, ancestors, and spirits of place and the steps you can take to begin relationships with them. You will also discover ideas for celebrating holidays and special rites as well as tips for joining or starting your own group. Norse Paganism makes a strong impact in the lives of its practitioners. Whether you want to improve your spiritual connection in the routine matters of daily life or want to work with bigger questions of purpose and meaning, the practical informational presented here will serve you on your journey. -Provides a strong alternative to the reconstructionist approach of Asatru/Heathenry; helps readers incorporate the wisdom and virtues found in the old Norse sagas into a contemporary lifestyle -Written with a strong emphasis on democratic/non-hierarchical group structure and anti-fascist thought, taking inspiration from Reclaiming and other egalitarian training sources -Directly addresses challenges facing modern Norse Pagans like organized bigotry within the community and the struggles of day-to-day living
Author : Lexi Buchanan
Publisher : HFCA Publishing House
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 31,77 MB
Release : 2021-06-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
Boston Bay Vikings: hot enough to melt the ice. Ethan I'm a 32-year-old defenseman for the Boston Bay Vikings ice hockey team, and I have no right to look at the boss's daughter the way I do. Riley Peters is a lovely 18-year-old with a bright future ahead of her, but for some reason, she has decided that future includes me. I've kept her at arm's length for the past twelve months. Unless you count the two occasions when I got between her and her dates. Or the time she decided it would be a good idea to call me while drunk and say the filthiest things that I still can't get out of my head. Then she came to Vegas with her father for a game, and things became even more complicated. Riley After one of our arguments, my father often mutters to himself, "Stubborn as a mule." What he doesn't realize is that I'm just as obstinate as he is. When I want something, I go after it with zeal and determination. Unfortunately, what I want, or rather, who I want, will not cooperate. I fell hook, line, and sinker for a sexy hockey player who pretends not to be interested. I'm well aware of how intrigued he is, especially after what happened in Vegas. Ethan believes that what happened in Vegas should remain in Vegas, but I have a very different opinion, and Ethan Lewis is about to find that out! Meet Ethan Lewis and Riley Peters in the third book of the Boston Bay Vikings series by NYT and USA Today bestselling author, Lexi Buchanan.
Author : C.S. Barnhart
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 19,62 MB
Release : 2016-12-31
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 1365679187
Welcome to the Ice Kingdoms, a fantasy role playing game setting for old school games. Compatible with most modern D20 based role playing games and specifically aimed for classic games, the Ice Kingdoms provides all the information need to run adventures in the Thanelands. Including: New racial variants for Humans based on culture. New rules for class modifications. Detailed gods and pantheon and rules for priests of every deity. Monsters. History. Geography and more.... Pick up your sword and face the cold!
Author : David Nikel
Publisher : Moon Travel
Page : 647 pages
File Size : 17,74 MB
Release : 2017-09-05
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1631214829
Moon Travel Guides: Your World Your Way Experience magnificent fjords, historical cities, and magical northern lights with Moon Norway. Inside you'll find: Flexible, strategic itineraries for every timeline and budget, from a week of the highlights to a three-week adventure through the whole country Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout Curated advice for outdoor adventurers, history buffs, culture mavens, road-trippers, and more Must-see attractions and off-beat ideas for making the most of your trip: Find the best photo ops to capture Geirangerfjord's slender waterfalls, or hike to soaring cliffs overlooking glistening glacial lakes. Hop in the car and drive over islets and skerries on the Atlantic Road, or take a scenic train ride overlooking mountains, valleys, and fjords. Explore historic mountain towns, or wander small fishing villages along Norway's dramatic coastline. Admire world-class architecture and art in Oslo's cosmopolitan hub, or see the impressive restored vessels at the Viking Ship Museum. Sample fresh seafood and farm-to-table delicacies, mingle with the locals at neighborhood pubs, and find the best places to see the mystical aurora borealis dance across the sky Expert advice on when to go, what to pack, and where to stay, from Norwegian transplant-turned-local David Nikel Handy tools including a glossary and a Norwegian phrasebook Detailed background information on the landscape, climate, wildlife, and culture Travel tips for international visitors, getting around with children or as a senior, and suggestions for LGBTQ+ travel With Moon Norway's expert tips, myriad activities, and local insight, you can plan your trip your way. Country-hopping through Europe? Try Moon Iceland, Moon Ireland, or Moon Rome, Florence & Venice.
Author : Eleanor Rosamund Barraclough
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 18,4 MB
Release : 2016
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0198701241
A trip to the furthest edgelands of the Viking world via the drama of the Old Norse sagas -- from the Arctic Circle to Constantinople, North America to Kievan Rus.
Author : Tracey Ann Schofield
Publisher : Lorenz Educational Press
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 37,1 MB
Release : 2002-03-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0787785687
Learn about Viking citizens, politics, food, fashion, religion, currency, commerce, literature, art, architecture and travel. Through innovative group and individual projects, students discover the intricacies of Viking society and the accomplishments of one of history's most fascinating peoples, separating fact from fantasy as they examine the everyday lives of these infamous old world traders, raiders and explorers.