{"product_id":"viking-myths-legends-tales-of-the-norse-gods-hardcover","title":"Viking Myths \u0026 Legends: Tales of the Norse Gods - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGeorge Stephens\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRasmus B. Anderson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stories contained in this volume are derived from the translations by Rasmus B. Anderson and George Stephens of the tales about the Viking warriors Thorstein and Fridthjof the Bold and other figures, all from Icelandic literature. There are stories of valiant explorers, beautiful princesses who test the strength of would-be suitors, magic swords, potions and spells and great battles fought in a bid to conquer new lands or establish the right to rule their lands in the aftermath of a king's death. Ranging across the countries we now know collectively as Scandinavia, these stories are by turns heroic, charming and magical. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis ornate hardback edition features \u003cb\u003egold embossing\u003c\/b\u003e on the font and back cover, \u003cb\u003efull-color endpaper designs\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eivory pages\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003estenciled page-edges\u003c\/b\u003e, making a wonderful collectible edition for any mythology lover. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eABOUT THE SERIES: \u003c\/b\u003e The \u003ci\u003eCollectible Myth and Legends\u003c\/i\u003e series contains luxurious gold embossed gift editions of classic myth and legends from around the world, featuring full-color endpaper designs, ivory pages and striking stenciled page edges.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRasmus B. Anderson\u003c\/b\u003e was an author and professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the late 19th century. A founder of the Department of Scandinavian Studies, he was descended from Norwegian immigrants. He also served as the US Ambassador to Denmark from 1885 to 1889. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeorge Stephens\u003c\/b\u003e was an English philologist and archaeologist, who worked in Scandinavia and lectured in English at the University of Copenhagen. He was a prolific writer and known for his expertise in interpreting runic inscriptions.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 25, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44820833763430,"sku":"9781398861053","price":27.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/dxzfKDPi4J9781398861053.webp?v=1771970120","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/viking-myths-legends-tales-of-the-norse-gods-hardcover","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}