The Modern Vikings: Stories of Life and Sport in the Norseland

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Boyesen, Hjalmar Hjorth, 1848-1895

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Modern Vikings: Stories of Life and Sport in the Norseland" by Hjalmar H. Boyesen is a collection of stories aimed at young readers, written in the late 19th century. The book explores themes related to the lives and adventures of children in Norway, with elements of life, nature, and sport set against the backdrop of the unique Nordic landscape. The opening portion introduces us to Tharald and Anders, two young boys who embark on an adventure that highlights their curiosity and playful nature, particularly as they encounter an otter while fishing. The beginning of the work sets the stage for an engaging narrative, showcasing the boys' interaction with the natural world around them. They are drawn into the hunt for an otter, which leads them into a series of thrilling events that create a bond between them and the creature, ultimately highlighting themes of friendship, adventure, and the innocence of childhood. As they pursue the otter, the story encapsulates the essence of youthful exploration, curiosity, and the delightful unpredictability of nature, suggesting that these early experiences will shape their understanding of the world and themselves as they grow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Tharald's otter

Between sea and sky

Mikkel

The famine among the gnomes

How Bernt went whaling

The copper and the wolves

Magnie's dangerous ride

Thorwald and the star-children

Big Hans and Little Hans

A new winter sport

The Skerry of Shrieks

Fiddle-John's family.

Credits:

Produced by Chris Curnow, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2016-09-17