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Book Synopsis: Five hundred years before Columbus, a Viking woman named Gudrid sailed off the edge of the known world. She landed in the New World and lived there for three years, giving birth to a baby before sailing home. Or so the Icelandic sagas say. Even after archaeologists found a Viking longhouse in Newfoundland, no one believed that the details of Gudrid’s story were true. Then, in 2001, a team of scientists discovered what may have been this pioneering woman’s last house, buried under a hay field in Iceland, just where the sagas suggested it could be. Joining scientists experimenting with cutting-edge technology and the latest archaeological techniques, and tracing Gudrid’s steps on land and in the sagas, Nancy Marie Brown reconstructs a life that spanned—and expanded—the bounds of the then-known world. She also sheds new light on the society that gave rise to a woman even more extraordinary than legend has painted her and illuminates the reasons for its collapse.
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Discover the incredible story of Gudrid, the Viking woman who defied the boundaries of her time and sailed to the New World five hundred years before Columbus. In "The Far Traveler: Voyages of a Viking Woman," author Nancy Marie Brown takes you on a thrilling journey back in time, blending archaeological discoveries with captivating storytelling. Prepare to be mesmerized by the tale of a pioneering woman who not only survived but thrived in a world unknown to her people.
Uncover the truth behind the legends as Brown combines ancient sagas with cutting-edge technology and the latest archaeological techniques. With meticulous research, she retraces Gudrid's remarkable footsteps, revealing the profound impact she had on the society of her time. This gripping narrative not only brings Gudrid to life but also sheds light on the collapse of the society that shaped her.
Immerse yourself in the immersive world of Gudrid and experience her victories, struggles, and resilience. "The Far Traveler: Voyages of a Viking Woman" will transport you to a time of exploration, when the world was yet to be fully discovered. This mesmerizing piece of historical non-fiction will leave you in awe of Gudrid's determination and the limitless possibilities that await those who dare to challenge the unknown.
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