The Story of Gisli the Outlaw : from the Icelandic
Dasent, George Webbe 1817–1896 Sir, diplomat, professor of English literature and modern history, translator of Norse folk tales1866
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Set in 10th cenrury Iceland, Gisl must kill one of his brothers-in-law to avenge another brother-in-law. He is outlawed and stays on the run for thirteen years, eventually being hunted down and killed.
Main title:
The Story of Gisli the Outlaw : from the Icelandic / translated by George Webbe Dasent;with illustrations by C.E. St. John Mildmay.
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Imprint:
Edinburgh Edmonston and Douglas 1866
Collation:
xxxvi, [133] pages, 7 leaves of plates : ill., maps(folded) ; 22 cm.
Dewey class:
839.6
Language:
English
BRN:
3419576