The Icelandic Discoverers Of America - Marie Adelaide Brown Shipley - Bog

""The Icelandic Discoverers of America: Or Honor to Whom Honor Is Due"" is a historical book written by Marie Adelaide Brown Shipley in 1887. The book tells the story of the Norsemen who discovered America long before Christopher Columbus. The author focuses on the Icelandic sagas and explores the evidence found in them that suggests the Norsemen were the first to reach America. She also discusses the life and achievements of Leif Erikson, the son of Erik the Red, who is credited with discovering America. The book is a tribute to the Icelandic explorers and their contribution to the history of America. It provides a detailed account of their voyages, their encounters with the indigenous people, and their settlements in North America. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of America and the role played by the Norsemen in its discovery.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.