World’s Story Volume VIII: Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, Greenland And The Search For The Poles

World’s Story Volume VIII: Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, Greenland and the Search for the Poles

by Eva March Tappan

This volume of 'The World's Story' series delves into the history and culture of Scandinavia, focusing on Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, and Greenland. It encompasses a wide range of topics, including excerpts from the Eddas, the Viking Age, the struggles of Scandinavian kings for power, and the historic quest to reach the North and South Poles. The book uses a combination of prose, poetry, and illustrations to present a comprehensive picture of these regions and their contributions to world history.

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Eva March Tappan

United States

Eva March Tappan was a teacher and American author born in Blackstone, Massachusetts, the only child of Reverend Edmund March Tappan and Lucretia Logée. Eva g...

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