Norse Greenland: Viking Peasants in the Arctic

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Focusing on the Viking community in Arctic Greenland, this volume explores the lives of 2000-3000 Norse peasants who thrived for over 400 years. It delves into their agricultural practices adapted to the harsh Arctic conditions and examines the ecological challenges they faced. The narrative highlights the significance of Norse Greenland as a precursor to European exploration of America, particularly the establishment of the Vinland settlement in Newfoundland.