The Flatey Book and recently discovered Vatican manuscripts concerning America as early as the tenth century. Documents now published for the first time, which establish beyond controversy the claim that North America was settled by Norsemen five hundred years before the time of Columbus. Sagas that describe the voyages to, and character of, the new country, and letters from several popes directing bishops in their government of the church in the western world.

The Flatey Book and recently discovered Vatican manuscripts concerning America as early as the tenth century. Documents now published for the first time, which establish beyond controversy the claim that North America was settled by Norsemen five hundred years before the time of Columbus. Sagas that describe the voyages to, and character of, the new country, and letters from several popes directing bishops in their government of the church in the western world. All reproductions are by royal Danish sanction and the papal secretary of state.

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Other Authors: Anderson, Rasmus Björn, 1846-1936
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London, New York [etc.] Norrœna Society, 1906.
Subjects:
Biblioteca apostolica vaticana > Manuscripts.
Manuscripts, Old Norse.
America > Discovery and exploration > Norse.
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Call Number: E105 +F5 1906
Copy 1, Status: Available
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