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The Vikings

by Robert Wernick · 1920

The Seafarers series

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Profusely illustrated text discusses the history, customs, life style, and discoveries of the Vikings.

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historyhistoryMore like thisLess of this
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historical fictionhistorical fictionMore like thisLess of thismedievalmedievalMore like thisLess of this
Setting
medievalmedievalMore like thisLess of thisEuropeEuropeMore like thisLess of thisScandinaviaScandinaviaMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
short · 176 pages

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