Book

Viking

Margeson, Susan M. 1948- (Author). Anderson, Peter, (ill.).

Summary: Presents an illustrated look at the Vikings--their ships and weapons, heroes and myths, and great adventures in war and exploration.

Record details

ISBN: 9780756610951 (trade bdg.)
ISBN: 9780756610968 (lib. bdg.)
ISBN: 9780679960027 (lib. bdg.)
ISBN: 0756610958 (trade bdg.)
ISBN: 0756610966 (lib. bdg.)
ISBN: 0679960023 (lib. bdg.)
Physical Description: print
72 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 29 cm.
Edition: Rev. ed.
Publisher: New York : DK Pub., 2005.

Content descriptions

General Note:

At head of title: Eyewitness.

Discover the story of the Vikings-- their ships, weapons, legends, and saga of war and discovery.

Includes index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Who were the Viking? -- Lords of the sea -- Viking warship -- Weapons -- Terrorizing the west -- East to Russia -- Viking fort -- Other ships -- Trading east and west -- Kings and freemen -- Women and children -- At home -- Meal time -- Animals, wild and imagined -- Farming -- Getting around -- In the workshop -- Spinning and weaving -- Jewelry -- Games, music, and stories -- Gods and legends -- Viking burials -- Runes and picture stones -- Jelling stone -- Coming of Christianity -- Did you know? -- Who's who? -- Find out more -- Glossary -- Index.