Publisher's Synopsis
Northern Antiquities is a historical account of the customs and practices of the ancient Scandinavians, written by the Danish historian and philologist, M. Mallet, and first published in 1847. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the mythology, religion, social organization, and daily life of the ancient Scandinavians. It also includes detailed descriptions of their art, architecture, and literature, as well as their exploration and settlement of new lands. The book is a comprehensive and authoritative resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the ancient Scandinavians, and is written in a clear and accessible style that makes it easy to understand and enjoy.Manners, Customs, Religion and Laws, Maritime Expeditions and Discoveries, Language and Literature of the Ancient Scandinavians (Danes, Swedes, Norwegians, and Icelanders.) With Incidental Notices Respecting our Saxon Ancestors. With a translation of the Prose Edda from the original Old Norse Text; and notes critical and explanatory by I.A. Blackwell, Esq. To which is added an Abstract of the Eyrbyggja Saga by Sir Walter Scott.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.