Vikings Author:Richard Platt The legendary Vikings from the frozen north have gone down in history as ruthless raiders descending on unsuspecting coasts from their speedy longships. Fearless fighters they may have been, but they were also expert navigators and sailors, skilled farmers and talented jewelers and craftspeople. They were also the first Europeans to reach Americ... more »a, 500 years before Columbus.
Discover the real Vikings in this superbly illustrated book and follow the adventures of Eadred and Guthrum and their famous sword, Leg-biter, as they leave their homeland and sail west in search of new land to settle.
The Viking helmet originally included with this book is not media material, and is not included in this listing.« less