The Story
This biography of Leif Erickson, considered one of the d'Aulaires' finest works, beautifully captures Norwegian folk art while telling the story of the legendary Viking explorer. Their well-researched text is lavishly illustrated with Viking rune-like carvings and landscapes depicting emerald green fjords against mountains of snow. In this setting, young Leif grows to manhood and learns the skills of navigation, sailing his own ship when just a teen from Greenland to Norway. It is on his return journey that he discovers a new land that we now know to be Newfoundland. Later he sends settlers there and establishes a colony.
About the Authors: Ingri Mortenson and Edgar Parin D'Aulaire met in Munich where both were studying art in the 1920s. Throughout their long careers, Ingri and Edgar worked as a team on both art and text. D'Aulaire books have a reputation for unique craftsmanship with vivid, lasting color — the result of the painstaking process of stone lithography, which involved tracing their images on large slabs of Bavarian limestone.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Description
This biography of Leif Erickson, considered one of the d'Aulaires' finest works, beautifully captures Norwegian folk art while telling the story of the legendary Viking explorer. Their well-researched text is lavishly illustrated with Viking rune-like carvings and landscapes depicting emerald green fjords against mountains of snow. In this setting, young Leif grows to manhood and learns the skills of navigation, sailing his own ship when just a teen from Greenland to Norway. It is on his return journey that he discovers a new land that we now know to be Newfoundland. Later he sends settlers there and establishes a colony.
About the Authors: Ingri Mortenson and Edgar Parin D'Aulaire met in Munich where both were studying art in the 1920s. Throughout their long careers, Ingri and Edgar worked as a team on both art and text. D'Aulaire books have a reputation for unique craftsmanship with vivid, lasting color — the result of the painstaking process of stone lithography, which involved tracing their images on large slabs of Bavarian limestone.
