by Anonymous
First published 1965
Eirik the Red establishes his colony on the harsh shores of Greenland, but his son Leif grows restless with tales of lands beyond the western sea. When Bjarni Herjolfsson returns with reports of an accidental sighting of unknown territory, Leif seizes the chance for glory and profit. He gathers his crew and sets sail south into uncharted waters. The Norsemen beach their ships on foreign shores and encounter the native peoples of what they call Vinland. Leif must navigate not only treacherous seas but also the challenge of claiming territory in a vast new world. These sagas capture the Norse spirit of adventure and the collision of two worlds centuries before Columbus would make his famous voyage.
Genres: historical, historical-fiction, adventure
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: adventure, clash-of-civilizations, exploration
Setting: Greenland, Vinland
Period: Medieval, Pre-Columbian
124 pages · Paperback · Penguin Books