Gudrid The Fair: A Tale Of The Discovery Of America is a historical fiction novel written by Maurice Hewlett. The book tells the story of Gudrid, a young woman from Iceland who joins her husband, Thorstein Ericsson, on a journey to explore Vinland, a land believed to be located in North America. The story is set in the 11th century and follows Gudrid’s adventures as she faces challenges and dangers during the journey.The book is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different phase of Gudrid’s journey. The first part describes Gudrid’s life in Iceland before she sets sail with her husband to Vinland. The second part follows the journey to Vinland and the struggles of the crew as they face harsh weather conditions and encounters with hostile native tribes. The third part describes Gudrid’s life after returning to Iceland and her encounters with various historical figures, including Leif Erikson and King Olaf Tryggvason.Throughout the book, Hewlett provides a vivid portrayal of the Viking culture and way of life, as well as the challenges and dangers faced by explorers during the time period. The story is also infused with elements of romance, as Gudrid’s relationships with her husband and other men she encounters on her journey are explored.Overall, Gudrid The Fair: A Tale Of The Discovery Of America is a captivating historical fiction novel that offers a unique perspective on the Viking exploration of North America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.