Leif the Lucky

(Hardback)

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Considered to be one of the finest works of Ingri and Edgar Parin d'Aulaire, children and adults alike will delight in the adventures of Leif the Lucky, son of Erik the Red, who "sailed with his father to Greenland and who later sailed farther west and found the continent of America."In this charming and lavishly illustrated hardcover edition, Leif is a sturdy, blond-haired Viking boy who crosses uncharted seas to an unknown land with his father. Written in the spirit of the ancient sagas and rich in color and detail, "Leif the Lucky" is a fascinating biography of the young Viking explorer.

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Known for their vibrant and imaginative interpretations of Scandinavian folklore, Greek and Norse mythology, and American history, the books of Ingri and Edgar Parin dAulaire have entertained readers for more than seventy-five years.