Leif the Lucky
by Ingri Daulaire, Edgar P. Daulaire
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Author: Edgar P. Daulaire, Ingri DaulaireBrand: Beautiful Feet Books
Illustrator: Ingri and Edgar d'Aulaire
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1994-10-01
ISBN: 0964380307
Number of pages: 57
Publisher: Beautiful Feet Bks
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Book Review: Still in Print After Nearly Seventy Years
Summary: 5 Stars
Ingri and Edgar D'Aulaire first published "Leif the Lucky" in 1941. It has been nearly seventy years and the book is still in print. There are very few children's books that have enjoyed such longevity. The reason this book has survived so long is that it is well written and the mid-century modern lithographs that illustrate the book have a timeless quality to them. "Leif the Lucky" feels as fresh today as it did in the year it was published. One can only hope that more publishers will bring back these classic children's books. Finally, I would recommend that if you can afford it, purchase a 1941 edition of the book. The smell of the old paper only adds pleasure to reading the book.
Summary of Leif the Lucky
Considered by some children's book authorities to be the d'Aulaire's finest work, this biography of Leif Erickson, son of Eric the Red, best exemplifies the artist's skill in Norwegian folk art, style, and history. Their well-researched text is lavishly illustrated with Viking rune-like carvings, from the dragon prow of the ship that Leif must hurry to remove, lest it anger the spirits of the land, to the stave churches so unique to Norway. Landscapes depict emerald green fjords against floes of ice and mountains of snow. The grand halls of King Olav Trygvason are ornamented with carvings of Nordic mythical creatures while tame polar bear cubs romp and play. In this setting the young Leif grows to manhood and learns the skills of navigation, sailing his own ship when just a teen from Greenland to Norway. It is on his return journey that he discovers a new landĀ?what we now know to be Newfoundland. Later he sends settlers thereĀ?actually establishing a colony. His tale is aptly and authentically told in the d'Aulaires's inimitable style.History & Historical Fiction Books
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