Sagas And Songs Of The Norsemen (1894)

By Albany F. Major

Book Overview

Sagas and Songs of the Norsemen is a book written by Albany Featherstonehaugh Major and published in 1894. The book is a collection of legends and tales from Norse mythology, including the famous sagas of the Vikings. The book is divided into two parts, the first part being a collection of sagas, while the second part is a collection of songs and poems. The sagas included in the book tell the stories of legendary figures such as Odin, Thor, and Loki, as well as the exploits of famous Viking warriors such as Ragnar Lothbrok and Erik the Red. The second part of the book includes a collection of songs and poems that were sung by the Norsemen during their travels and battles. The book provides a fascinating insight into the beliefs and culture of the Norse people, and is a must-read for anyone interested in Norse mythology and Viking 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437493750
• ISBN13: 9781437493757
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"