Look inside ...    The Story of Rolf and the Viking's Bow by Allen French Relates the thrilling exploits of Rolf in the land of the Vikings: how he becomes an outlaw, and a thrall, and at long last gains his freedom and avenges the unlawful slaying of his father. Through his trials Rolf is challenged to grow in manliness, developing courage, self-control, patriotism, and perseverance, and in the end rising above the feud that has consumed him for so long. The story, inspired by Icelandic sagas, serves as an excellent introduction to the prevailing values of the Viking era.  Ages 11-14 251 pages $12.95

Table of Contents

Front Matter

Of the Lighting of the Beacon
Of the Soursops, and the Curse Which Hung on Them
Kiartan at Cragness
Of Einar and Ondott
The Summoning of Hiarandi
Of What Hiarandi Should Do
How Hiarandi Received the Lesser Outlawry
Of Schemings
Of the Outcome of Ondott's Plottings
How Rolf Named Witnesses for the Death of Hiarandi
Of Rolf's Search for One To Surpass Him
Of the Trial of Skill at Tongue
Of That Robber
How Rolf and Einar Summoned Each Other
Of Suits at the Althing
The Act of Distress
Rolf and Frodi Fare Abroad
How Those Two Came into Thraldom
Now Men Are Shipwrecked
How Rolf Won His Freedom
How Rolf Won the Viking's Bow
Now Kiartan Returns
Of the Coming of Earl Thorfinn
Now Rolf and Grani Quarrel
Here Rolf Comes to Cragness
Of Grani's Pride
Odd Doings at Cragness
Of That Harvest Feast
Of the Trial of Grani's Pride
Of the Saying of Those Two Words