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Product Description A full-color history filled with Viking adventures, discoveries, and war.Vikings settled in the New World 400 years before Columbus was born—a fact proven by archeological studies at L’Anse aux Meadows in Newfoundland, Canada. Traveling in their remarkable, sea-worthy ships they settled many famous cities including Dublin, Waterford, and Limerick. Vikings established not only the New World, but also essential trading posts, and made remarkable contributions to the world’s civilizations. Vikings covers pillaging and plundering, key accomplishments including ship design, and key contributions to modern society including systems of family values, women’s rights, government, and citizens’ rights. 100 color illustrations About the Author Allan A. Swenson is the author of numerous books including Foods Jesus Ate and The Ships, Sagas, and Explorations of the Vikings; he is a contributor to Ladies’ Home Journal and Modern Maturity, along with other nationally syndicated newspapers. He travels extensively speaking on Vikings, outdoor living, and the environment. He lives in Kennebunk, Maine.