The Far Traveler

In this captivating audiobook, Nancy Marie Brown explores the remarkable journey of Gudrid, a Viking woman who sailed to the New World five hundred years before Columbus. Based on Icelandic sagas, Brown delves into Gudrid's life, including her three-year stay in North America and her return to Iceland, while uncovering archaeological evidence that supports her story. Through modern scientific techniques and historical analysis, the narrative illuminates not only Gudrid’s extraordinary life but also the society that shaped her, revealing the complexities behind its eventual decline. A supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.