John Sephton Knihy

The remote and inhospitable landscape of Iceland made it a perfect breeding-ground for heroes. The first Norsemen to colonize it in 860 found that the fight for survival demanded high courage and tough self reliance; it also nurtured a stern sense of duty and an uncompromising view of destiny. The Icelandic sagas relate the adventurous lives of individuals and families between 930 and 1030, which began as oral tales but were skilfully documented in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, and are now regarded as written literature. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

This book provides an in-depth look at the place-names of Lancashire and their origins. It includes explanations of the historical and linguistic roots of the names, as well as the cultural significance of these names to the people of Lancashire. With a wealth of detail and meticulous research, this book will appeal to both scholars and enthusiasts of local history alike.

"Saga of the Greenlanders" and "Erik the Red's Saga" are key texts detailing Norse exploration of North America. They chronicle Erik the Red's colonization of Greenland and the subsequent westward expeditions led by his children and Þorfinnr "Karlsefni" Þórðarson.