The Discovery of America by the Northmen, 985-1015

"The Discovery of America by the Northmen, 985-1015" by Edmund F. Slafter is a historical exploration of Norse voyages to North America around the year 1000, focusing on figures like Leif Erikson and the lands they found, known as Vinland, Helluland, and Markland. The book recounts the Norse voyages, analyzing the descriptions of their new world and matching them to parts of Canada and the United States today by exploring the sagas that tell of these adventures. While the author notes proof of these voyages remains uncertain, the book finds the reader navigating the stories and traditions of Norse exploration as it questions the true history of these ancient accounts.