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The Pre-Columbian Discovery of America by the Northmen / Illustrated by Translations from Icelandic Sagas

By B. F. DeCosta
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A collection of translations from medieval Icelandic sagas, accompanied by introductions and annotations, presents Norse narratives of trans-Atlantic voyages and short-lived attempts at settlement along the North American coast. It compiles principal saga episodes, minor voyage accounts, geographical fragments, and illustrative maps and poems, while a general introduction discusses the colonization of Iceland and Greenland, Norse ships and navigation, manuscript traditions, and the question of the sagas' literal accuracy. Annotations and notes aim to clarify persons, places, and linguistic points to make the material accessible to English readers.

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B. F. DeCosta

B. F. DeCosta was an American author and historian known for his work on the early exploration of North America. His notable book, "The Pre-Columbian Discovery of America by the Northmen / Illustrated by Translations from Icelandic Sagas," explores the Viking voyages to the continent before Columbus. DeCosta's writings contribute to the understanding of pre-Columbian history and the narratives surrounding Norse exploration. His scholarship reflects a keen interest in the intersection of history and literature, particularly through the lens of Icelandic sagas.

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