The Saga of Gudrid the Far-Traveler

The Saga of Gudrid the Far-Traveler

â€œFather,â€ Gudrid said, â€œwhen winter is over, my husband and I want to explore this Wine Land. Will you lend us your ship?â€ The room fell dead quiet. She could feel the hush. Her father put down his knife and looked at her, astonished. â€œOne shipwreck is not enough?â€ The quiet domestic lifeâ€”spinning yarn, making cheese and skyr, collecting herbs for teaâ€”might have been enough for other young women, but it was not enough for Gudrid, daughter of Thorbjorn of Laugarbrekka. If Leif Eiriksson could sail west and find a rich new land, why not Gudrid? What else lay beyond the western edge of the world the Vikings knew? The medieval Icelandic sagas recorded the bare bones of Gudridâ€™s story, hinting at the adventures and accomplishments that would make her a legend for a thousand years. Now, in THE SAGA OF GUDRID THE FAR-TRAVELER, Nancy Marie Brown fills in the details, creating an engaging portrait of an extraordinary young woman determined to make her own way in a world dominated by men, using her wits, her imagination, and her courage.
Country USA
Brand namelos
Manufacturer namelos
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber black & white illustrations
ReleaseDate 2015-02-16
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781608981908

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