Erling: Or the Days of St. Olaf (1876)

Erling: Or The Days Of St. Olaf is a historical fiction novel written by Frederick Scarlett Potter and originally published in 1876. The book is set in Norway during the Viking Age and follows the story of a young man named Erling who is orphaned at a young age and raised by a kind farmer. Erling grows up to become a skilled warrior and eventually joins the army of King Olaf Tryggvason, who is attempting to unite Norway under his rule and convert the population to Christianity.As Erling fights alongside the king and his men, he becomes torn between his loyalty to his pagan heritage and his admiration for the Christian faith. Along the way, Erling also falls in love with a beautiful woman named Thora, who is also struggling to reconcile her pagan beliefs with the new Christian religion.The novel is rich in historical detail and offers a vivid portrayal of life in Norway during this tumultuous period. It explores themes of loyalty, faith, and cultural identity, as well as the complex relationship between the Vikings and the early Christian church.Overall, Erling: Or The Days Of St. Olaf is a gripping and thought-provoking read that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and anyone interested in the Viking Age.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.