<영어로 읽는 고전 _ R.M. 발렌타인의 서부의 노르드인들>
"The Norsemen in the West"는 R. M. Ballantyne이 쓴 소설이다. 이 책은 1872년에 처음 출판되었다.
"The Norsemen in the West"는 바이킹 시대를 배경으로 하며 아이슬란드와 그린란드를 포함한 서부 땅으로 여행하는 북유럽인 그룹의 모험을 다룬다. 이야기는 바이킹 문화를 탐구하고 그들의 항해 능력, 탐험 및 원주민과의 만남을 이야기 한다.
발렌타인의 소설은 독자들에게 바이킹의 삶, 그들의 관습, 탐험에서 직면한 도전에 대한 생생한 묘사를 제공해 준다. 이 책은 모험, 역사 소설 및 문화 탐험의 요소를 잘 묘사하고 있다.

<Classic reading in English _ The Norsemen in the West by R. M. Ballantyne>
"The Norsemen in the West" is a novel written by R. M. Ballantyne. This book was first published in 1872.
"The Norsemen in the West" is set in the Viking Age and follows the adventures of a group of Norsemen traveling to western lands including Iceland and Greenland. The story explores Viking culture and recounts their seafaring abilities, explorations and encounters with the natives.
Valentine's novels provide readers with a vivid deion of Viking life, their customs, and the challenges they faced on their expeditions. Elements of adventure, historical fiction and cultural exploration are well portrayed in this book.

CONTENTS

Chapter I. The Norsemen in the West; Or America before Columbus.
Chapter II. Strong Emotions are Succeeded by Supper, and Followed by Discussions on Discovery, which End in a Wild Alarm!
Chapter III. Dark War-Clouds Lower, but Clear away without a Shower?Voices and Legs do Good Service.
Chapter IV. Important Events Transpire, which end in a Voyage of Discovery.
Chapter V. Freydissa Shows Her Temper and a Whale Checks it?Poetical and Other Touches.
Chapter VI. Changes in Wind and Weather Produce Changes in Temper and Feeling?Land Discovered, and Freydissa Becomes Inquisitive.
Chapter VII. Songs and Sagas?Vinland at Last!
Chapter VIII. A Chapter of Incidents and Exploration, in which a Bear and a Whale Play Prominent Parts.
Chapter IX. The First Night in Vinland.
Chapter X. Taking Possession of the New Home, an Event which is Celebrated by an Explosion and a Reconciliation.
Chapter XI. Settling Down?Hake Proves that his Arms, as well as his Legs, are Good?A Wonderful Fishing Incident, which Ends in a Scene Between Freydissa and Krake.
Chapter XII. Sage Converse Between Hake And Bertha?Biarne Is Outwitted?A Monster is Slain, and Savages Appear on the Scene.
Chapter XIII. A Great but Comparatively Bloodless Fight, Which Ends Peculiarly, and with Singular Results.
Chapter XIV. The First American Fur Traders?Strange Devices?Anxious Times and Pleasant Discoveries.
Chapter XV. Greenland Again?Flatface Turns up, Also Thorward, who Becomes Eloquent and Secures Recruits for Vinland.
Chapter XVI. Joyful Meetings and Hearty Greetings.
Chapter XVII. Treats of the Friendship and Adventures of Olaf and Snorro, and of Sundry Surprising Incidents.
hapter XVIII. Anxious Times?A Search Organised and Vigorously Carried Out.
Chapter XIX. New Experiences?Difficulties Encountered and Overcome?Thorward and Tyrker Make a Joint Effort, with Humbling Results.
Chapter XX. Remarkable Experiences of Olaf and Snorro?The Former Suffers the Pangs of Remorse.
Chapter XXI. Reinforcements Sent off to Karlsefin?Foes Discovered in the Woods?A Night Attack, and other Warlike Matters.
Chapter XXII. Hake Makes a Bold Venture, but does not Win?The Norsemen Find that There is Many a Slip ’twixt the Cup and the lip.
Chapter XXIII. Difficulties Regarding Intercommunication?The Power of Finery Displayed?Also the Power of Song and Sentiment.
Chapter XIV. The Burning on the Fortress?A Threatened Fight Ends in a Feast, Which Leads to Friendship?Happy Reunion and Proposed Desertion.
Chapter XXV. The First Congress and the Last Farewell.
Chapter XXVI. Changes in Brattalid?The Scots Continue to Plot and Plan.
Chapter XXVII. Disappointment Terminates in Unlooked-for Success, and the Saga Comes to an End.