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Leif Erikson: A Captivating Guide to the Viking Explorer Who Beat Columbus to America and Established a Norse Settlement at Vinland
- Narrated by: Timothy Burke
- Length: 1 hr and 54 mins
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Summary
Explore the captivating life of Leif Erikson
The Vikings were exceptional boat builders, seafarers, adventures, and explorers. They not only raided and attacked settlements across Europe and Britain, but they also sailed far and wide, discovering and colonizing new lands. Their impact on history is far-reaching and the mark that they made on the world, especially during the Viking Age, can still be seen today.
In this audiobook, you will learn about the world that shaped Leif Erikson and made him into an adventurous man who was not afraid to sail into the unknown to discover new lands. You will discover how he was able to cross the Atlantic on an open longboat and become the first known European to have set foot on the North American continent, almost half a millennium before Christopher Columbus.
Some of the topics covered in this audiobook include:
- The making of the man, Leif Erikson’s formative years
- The settlement of Greenland
- Life in Greenland
- Leif’s first voyage
- Mysterious lands to the west of Greenland
- Voyage to Vinland
- Subsequent voyages to Vinland
- Master shipbuilders
- The discovery of L’Anse aux Meadows
- The end of the Vinland Settlement
- Leif Erikson’s place in history
- And much, much more
Listen to this audiobook now to learn more about Leif Erikson!
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- Ilias de Rooij
- 14-09-18
I Didn't Know that about the Leif Erikson.
Lots of good information presented in a cohesive format. A reader could stop reading about Vikings with this book or continue to learn more with a solid base of information.
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- Samantha Lewis
- 14-09-18
Good introductory survey...
Well written and comprehensive survey of the Viking age and Leif Erikson’s life. Would have liked more information on their culture and beliefs, but there are other sources for that. This is a good place to start a journey of exploration into the Vikings.
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- Tisha H. Curtis
- 10-09-18
I really enjoyed reading this book.
I love nonfiction about topics that I enjoy listening and learning more about. Leif Erikson is one of those topics. And even though I've read my fair share of books about Leif Erikson but there's always more to discover.
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- Tia Jackson
- 14-09-18
Well written history...
Enjoyed learning about a piece of history unknown to me before. Unaware of the reach and influence of the life of Leif Erikson Vikings.
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- Fredrik Eklund
- 14-09-18
Love it really.
This is a fascinating look into the life of the Leif Erikson. It helps the a Norse Settlement at Vinland. The Vikings more clearly understand the culture of these people.
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