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Thorstein Of The Mere: A Saga Of The Northmen In Lakeland

Thorstein Of The Mere: A Saga Of The Northmen In Lakeland

Collingwood, W. G.

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General FictionHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 143048831X
ISBN13: 9781430488316
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jan 17 2007
Pages: 336
Weight: 1.27
Height: 0.70 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Thorstein of the Mere: A Saga of the Northmen in Lakeland is a historical fiction novel written by W. G. Collingwood. The story is set in the 10th century in the Lake District, which was then known as Lakeland. The central character of the book is Thorstein, a Viking who lives in Lakeland and is torn between his loyalty to his Norse heritage and his love for the local people and their way of life.The book follows Thorstein's adventures as he navigates the complex relationships between the Norse settlers and the local Britons, who are struggling to maintain their autonomy in the face of Viking expansion. Thorstein is caught up in the power struggles between the various factions and must make difficult choices that will determine the fate of his adopted home.The novel is rich in historical detail and vividly portrays the daily life, customs, and beliefs of the Northmen and the Britons. It also explores the themes of identity, loyalty, and cultural conflict, as Thorstein struggles to reconcile his conflicting loyalties and find his place in a changing world.Overall, Thorstein of the Mere is a gripping and immersive historical novel that transports readers to a fascinating and turbulent period in British history.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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