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Gudrid The Fair: A Tale Of The Discovery Of America

Gudrid The Fair: A Tale Of The Discovery Of America

Hewlett, Maurice

Paperback

20th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1163271403
ISBN13: 9781163271407
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 262
Weight: 0.78
Height: 0.55 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Gudrid The Fair: A Tale Of The Discovery Of America is a historical fiction book written by Maurice Hewlett. The story is set in the 11th century and follows the life of Gudrid, a young Viking woman who is known for her beauty and intelligence. Gudrid is married to Thorstein, a powerful warrior, but she longs for adventure and a life beyond her small village. When Thorstein dies, Gudrid sets out on a journey to explore the world and discover new lands. She joins a group of Vikings who are on a mission to find Vinland, a legendary land that is said to be rich in resources and beauty. Along the way, Gudrid faces many challenges, including harsh weather conditions, dangerous wild animals, and hostile tribes. Despite these obstacles, Gudrid proves to be a strong and capable leader, and she gains the respect and admiration of her fellow Vikings. Along the way, she also meets Leif Erikson, a famous Viking explorer, and they form a close bond. As the group reaches Vinland, they discover that the land is not as peaceful as they had hoped. They must fight to protect themselves and their resources from the native people, and Gudrid must use all her skills to keep her people safe. Gudrid The Fair: A Tale Of The Discovery Of America is a thrilling adventure story that explores the themes of courage, perseverance, and the power of women. It is a captivating tale that will appeal to readers of all ages who love historical fiction and tales of exploration.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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