About this title: This is a volume originally published in 1908, reproducing Icelandic documents suggesting that America had been discovered by the Norse as early as the tenth century and that Columbus was aware of those expeditions; as well as other pre-Columbian documents pertaining to America. There is an introductory text in English, and pages of reproductions of documents, typeset versions in Icelandic or Latin and English translations. It includes sagas that described the voyages to, and character of, the New Country, and letters from several Popes directing bishops in the government of the Church in the ...
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: University Press of the Pacific
Date Published: 09/2002
ISBN-13:9781410202208ISBN:1410202208
Description: Like New, Unread, not previously owned. May show signs of wear including remainder marks or stickers on book or cover. 184 p.; 0.38" x 11.00" x 8.25". read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: University Press of the Pacific
Date Published: 09/2002
ISBN-13:9781410202208ISBN:1410202208
Description: Like New, Unread, not previously owned. May show signs of wear including remainder marks or stickers on book or cover. 184 p.; 0.38" x 11.00" x 8.25". read more
Edition: Second Printing
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Norroena Society, London, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Berlin, New York
Date Published: 1908
Description: And Recently Discovered VATICAN MANUSCRIPTS Concerning America as Early as the Tenth Century. A Near Fine Copy. No DJ. Quarto (9.5 x 12.25 inches). Green cloth with decorative lettering and design to cover. No lettering to spine. Pp. 176 Deckled pages. Includes full page facsimilies of the ancient Icelandic Manuscript; TheFlateyjarbok, with translations scripted in Islandic, Danish and English. The Flatey Manuscript, was named for the house of the original owner of the manuscript, Jonas ... read more
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