the manuscript of Ibn Fadlan, relating his experiences with the Northmen in A.D. 922
Crichton, Michael
1992
Ibn Fadlan sets out in A.D. 922 as an ambassador from Bagdad to the King of Saqaliba, but before he arrives, he meets Viking chieftain Buliwyf, and joins him on a mission to Scandinavia where they must battle the monsters threatening the land.
A collection of stories, primarily about brave warrior gods, told around the fireside on cold winter nights by the people of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland.
Describes the life of the Vikings, both at home and abroad, their boat-building and navigational skills, and their connection to England, Vinland, and Russia.
Presents a variety of facts about the Vikings and their lifestyle, including Viking beliefs, language, family life, and systems of farming and traveling.
Text and illustrations introduce the topic of explorers and traders, including information on how the Polynesians navigated across the Pacific Ocean, and what traders carried along on the Silk Road.