Vikings in America: America Before Columbus by R.M. Ballantyne. The Norse colonization of the Americas began as early as the 10th century, when Norse sailors (usually referred to as Vikings) explored and settled areas of the North Atlantic, including the northeastern fringes of North America. While the Norse colony in Greenland lasted for almost 500 years, the continental North American settlements were small and did not develop into permanent colonies. While voyages, for example to fetch timber, are likely to have occurred for some time, there is no evidence of enduring Norse settlements on mainland North America.
- ISBN10 1105720853
- ISBN13 9781105720857
- Publish Date 15 October 2012
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
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- Format eBook
- Language English