Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2007-06-07 Public domain in the USA. 167 Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael) 1825 1894 Ballantyne, Robert Michael Erling the Bold Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England "Erling the Bold" by R. M. Ballantyne is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The story is set in Norway during the days when Norse warriors roamed the seas, engaging in battles over territory and love. The tale revolves around Erling, a striking young man who embraces the life of a Viking while grappling with the complexities of love and loyalty in a tumultuous world. The opening of the book introduces a fierce duel between two men for the hand of a fair maiden, setting the stage for the themes of honor, love, and conflict. On a summer morning, amidst stunning scenery, two groups of armed Norsemen arrive on a rocky islet to settle their differences. One man, King Haldor, wins not just the battle against his rival but also the affection of the maiden, Herfrida, who comes to favor him despite the tumultuous circumstances. As the story progresses, we are introduced to Haldor's son, Erling, who is known for his strength and beauty but is also evolving into an intriguing character burdened by romantic feelings and the looming threats of conflict brought upon by hostile Danish invaders. The beginning sets an exciting pace, promising a blend of adventure, romance, and the life of a Viking. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 72.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction Love -- Juvenile fiction Vikings -- Juvenile fiction Courage -- Juvenile fiction Battles -- Juvenile fiction Leadership -- Juvenile fiction Scandinavia -- History -- Juvenile fiction PZ Text Children's Fiction Category: Historical Novels Category: Romance Category: Adventure 596600 2025-07-09T07:09:43.317886 text/html 609508 2007-06-07T09:54:08 text/html 287764 2025-07-09T07:09:51.391809 application/epub+zip 294906 2025-07-09T07:09:45.442863 application/epub+zip 294907 2025-07-09T07:09:44.165900 application/epub+zip 504079 2025-07-09T07:09:55.727786 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 493721 2025-07-09T07:09:50.578812 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 469750 2022-09-10T08:58:25.526159 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 574610 2025-07-09T07:09:42.559900 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 574527 2007-06-07T09:54:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21556 2025-07-09T07:09:55.850793 application/rdf+xml 12338 2025-07-09T07:09:44.665824 image/jpeg 3385 2025-07-09T07:09:44.413893 image/jpeg 216643 2007-06-07T09:54:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 220093 2007-06-07T09:54:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 275289 2025-07-09T07:09:43.364897 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia