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The Viking Age. Volume 1 (of 2) The early history, manners, and customs of the ancestors of the English-speaking nations

By Paul B. (Paul Belloni) Du Chaillu

(3.5 stars) β€’ 10 reviews

Uncover the captivating sagas of warlike Norsemen as they sail across uncharted waters, leaving an everlasting mark on Britain.

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2017-12-13
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"The Viking Age. Volume 1" by Paul B. Du Chaillu is a historical journey into the world of Vikings and their impact to Britain. The book uses clues collected from ancient burial spots, along with old stories and poems, to understand the social and economic life of the Norse civilization. The account dives into their adventurous spirit, exploring how their skills in navigation helped them control the seas and change the lands they conquered. The book promises to follow the customs, writings, and myths of these people, revealing the big changes they brought to Britain.

About the Author

Paul Belloni Du Chaillu was a French-American traveler, zoologist, and anthropologist. He became famous in the 1860s as the first modern European outsider to confirm the existence of gorillas, and later the Pygmy people of central Africa. He later researched the prehistory of Scandinavia.

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