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Book Synopsis: A majestic fictional evocation of the Norse arrival in the New World, from the National Book Award-winning author of Europe Central. The time is the tenth century A.D. The newcomers are a proud and bloody-minded people whose kings once changed themselves into wolves. The Norse have advanced as implacably as a glacier from Iceland to the wastes of Greenland and from there to the place they call "Vinland the Good." The natives are a bronze-skinned race who have not yet discovered iron and still see themselves as part of nature.
As William T. Vollmann tells the converging stories of these two peoples--and of the Norsewomen Freydis and Gudrid, whose venomous rivalry brings frost into paradise--he creates a tour-de-force of speculative history, a vivid amalgam of Icelandic saga, Inuit creation myth, and contemporary travel writing that yields a new and utterly original vision of our continent and its past.
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Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of The Ice-Shirt: Volume One of Seven Dreams: A Book of North American Landscapes. Delve into a breathtaking story of the Norse arrival in the New World, intricately crafted by the esteemed National Book Award-winning author, William T. Vollmann. This sweeping tale set in the tenth century A.D. will transport you to a time of fierce kings, mysterious transformations, and epic adventures.
Experience the thrill of exploration as you follow the Norse journey from Iceland to Vinland the Good, encountering a riveting clash of civilizations with the indigenous bronze-skinned people. Witness the enthralling drama unfold as characters like Freydis and Gudrid navigate treacherous rivalries and unforeseen challenges that shatter the paradisiacal landscapes with frost and fire.
Discover a mesmerizing blend of Icelandic saga, Inuit mythology, and modern storytelling in The Ice-Shirt. William T. Vollmann weaves a tapestry of speculative history that will captivate your imagination and provide a fresh perspective on North America's rich and diverse past. Prepare to be spellbound by this unique and masterful narrative that will leave you craving for more.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to embark on an extraordinary literary journey with The Ice-Shirt: Volume One of Seven Dreams: A Book of North American Landscapes. Let this captivating novel take you on an unforgettable adventure through time and culture, leaving you inspired and awestruck. Purchase your copy today and delve into a world of wonder and intrigue!
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