Hero Tales of the Far North

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Riis, Jacob A. (Jacob August), 1849-1914.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Hero Tales of the Far North" by Jacob A. Riis is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the legendary figures from Norse history and their remarkable feats, illustrating the spirit of heroism that shaped the identities of Northern peoples. At the start of the book, Riis introduces the concept of heroes within the context of immigration and cultural identity. He reflects on how immigrants to America often leave behind the legacies of their homelands and stresses the importance of remembering and cherishing those historical figures that embody their heritage. The opening highlights the struggle for mutual understanding between different cultures, setting the stage for the stories of celebrated heroes like Peder Tordenskjold-admired for his bravery at sea-and Hans Egede, whose missionary endeavors in Greenland symbolize the rich, albeit sometimes tumultuous, cultural history of the North. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

A knight errant of the sea [Tordenskjold]

Hans Egede, the apostle to Greenland

Gustav Vasa, the father of Sweden

Absalon, warrior bishop of the North

King Valdemar, and the story of the Dannebrog

How the ghost of the heath was laid

King Christian IV

Gustav Adolf, the snow-king

King and sailor, heroes of Copenhagen

The trooper who won a war alone [Jens Kofoed]

Carl Linné, king of the flowers

Niels Finsen, the wolfslayer.

Credits:

Janet Kegg Updated: 2022-12-22.

Notes:

Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2004-05-01