Thorgils Of Treadholt (1917)

By Maurice Hewlett

Book Overview

Thorgils of Treadholt is a historical novel written by Maurice Hewlett and first published in 1917. The story is set in the 11th century and follows the life of Thorgils, a Viking warrior who is forced to flee his homeland after being accused of murder. Thorgils travels to England and becomes embroiled in the political turmoil of the time, including the conflict between King Harold Godwinson and Duke William of Normandy. Along the way, Thorgils falls in love with a Saxon woman named Elfrida, and the two must navigate the challenges of their different cultures and backgrounds. The novel is rich in historical detail and vividly portrays the violence and brutality of Viking life, as well as the complex political landscape of medieval England. It is a captivating tale of adventure, romance, and the struggle for power in a tumultuous era of 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: 1163904740
• ISBN13: 9781163904749
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"