CHAPTER XII

THE DISCOVERY OF AMERICA

Erik the Red finds Greenland--Christianity Introduced--Biarne Heriulfson sees Strange Lands--Leif Erikson, the Discoverer of America--The new Country is called Vinland--Subsequent Journeys to Vinland--Thorfin Karlsefne 65

## CHAPTER XIII THE EARLS ERIK AND SVEIN, SONS OF HAAKON (1000-1015)

Norway Divided between the Victors at Svolder--Erling Skialgson of Sole--Earl Erik leaves for England 70

## CHAPTER XIV THE YOUTH OF OLAF HARALDSON

Olaf's Childhood--Olaf on his Viking Expeditions--Battles in England 73

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