Norway’s Viking past comes alive beside its modern shores. A vivid travel guide shows how legends shape a land still defined by mountains, fjords, and fearless wanderers.
This edition pairs ancient tales of Harald Fairhair, Olaf Tryggvasson, and St. Olaf with a clear map of today’s Norway. Readers move from the storied battles of the early kings to the grand scenery of the fjords, high fjelds, and bustling cities in winter and summer alike.
- See how Norway’s dramatic coast, towering mountains, and glacier-fed rivers create unforgettable landscapes
- Learn about saeter life, reindeer herders, and the Lapps, plus how people live in harmony with wide open spaces
- Discover what makes the fjelds, fjords, and seaside towns unique to visitors and locals
- Understand how climate, seasons, and travel modes shape everyday life from Christiania to remote lakes
Ideal for readers who love travel writing, Norse history, and scenery-rich guides to Norway.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book, taking Norway as its subject, delves into its past and present, introducing Vikings, sagas, folk tales and the country's captivating natural attributes. From the rugged coastline to the peaceful fjords, this book explores Norway's diverse landscapes. The author offers insights into the lives of the Norwegian people, describing their traditional rural occupations such as farming, fishing, timber-working and their famed winter sports. The text explores the country's rich artistic and literary heritage, the fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen and the works of playwright Henrik Ibsen. This book offers glimpses into Norway's history, its evolution from Viking raids to a modern, peaceful nation, its politics and its place in the world today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331928539_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331928539
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331928539
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