Project Gutenberg 2014-02-16 Public domain in the USA. 94 Hodgetts, J. Frederick (James Frederick) 1828 1906 Hodgetts, James Frederick Hodgetts, J. F. Reule, A. S. Edric the Norseman. Dutch Edrik, de Noorman Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg. "Edrik, de Noorman" by J. Frederick Hodgetts is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story is set in a rich and fertile valley in Iceland around the end of the 10th century, where the titular character, Edrik, lives a vibrant life among a group of boys. The narrative typically explores themes of adventure, discovery, and the clash of cultures between the old Norse traditions and the emerging influence of Christianity. The opening of the novel introduces Edrik and his friends as they engage in a spirited race towards a river, showcasing their youthful energy and camaraderie. As they prepare to embark on a boat adventure, playful banter ensues around the significance of various modes of transportation. Their journey is interrupted by the arrival of a majestic warship, which piques their interest and leads to an encounter with Leif, a renowned character among their kin. This sets the stage for further adventures, highlighting Edrik's connections to influential figures and hinting at the larger narrative arc concerning the blending of pagan beliefs with Christianity and the ensuing familial dynamics. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/44940/44940-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. nl Vikings -- Juvenile fiction PZ Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Adventure 257003 2025-07-18T08:25:59.793981 text/html 235888 2024-10-24T02:47:36 text/html 638592 2025-07-18T08:26:06.173931 application/epub+zip 657072 2025-07-18T08:26:01.856001 application/epub+zip 197090 2025-07-18T08:26:00.861974 application/epub+zip 776789 2025-07-18T08:26:08.936928 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 698098 2025-07-18T08:26:05.171961 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 221722 2022-09-20T13:56:38.253652 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 205942 2025-07-18T08:25:58.853011 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 186156 2024-10-24T02:47:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17056 2025-07-18T08:26:09.080920 application/rdf+xml 18103 2025-07-18T08:26:00.953004 image/jpeg 2901 2025-07-18T08:26:00.906974 image/jpeg 621591 2025-07-18T08:25:59.839000 application/octet-stream application/zip 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