Description
This beautiful hardback edition brings together myths and legends from Norse mythology, presented with gold cover embossing and stencilled page edges.
Inside you'll find the tale of Odin's search for wisdom, the making of Thor's hammer - and its loss and rediscovery. Curated by Emilie K. Baker, there are stories of magic swords, treasure hoards and the legendary Valkyrie. And there is romance too, in the wooing of Brunhilde. The wicked Loki appears as well - and is punished for his misdeeds. Written in accessible style, for everyone to enjoy, this gift edition with gold foil accents, stencilled page edges and beautifully illustrated endpapers will be a welcome gift for anyone interested in Norse myths and legends. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Collectible Myth and Legends series contains luxurious gold embossed gift editions of classic myth and legends from around the world, featuring full-color endpaper designs, ivory pages and striking stencilled page edges.Author: Emilie K. Baker
Publisher: Sirius Entertainment
Published: 11/12/2024
Pages: 256
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.61lbs
Size: 9.23h x 6.15w x 1.16d
ISBN13: 9781398844407
ISBN10: 1398844403
BISAC Categories:
- Fiction | Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology
About the Author
Emilie K. Baker (1873-1951) was married to Franklin T. Baker, founder of the Department of the Teaching of English at Columbia Teachers College. She published a number of volumes of re-told myths and legends with the aim of making the stories accessible to the widest audience but had an enjoyable but educational purpose at the heart of her storytelling. Her works include Tales from Ancient Greece and Rome and Out of the Northland.