
OLAF THE GLORIOUS
BY ROBERT LEIGHTON
PREFACE
CHAPTER I: THE FINDING OF OLAF
CHAPTER II: SIGURD ERIKSON.
CHAPTER III: GERDA' S PROPHECY.
CHAPTER IV: THE SLAYING OF KLERKON.
CHAPTER V: THE STORY OP THE NORSE KINGS.
CHAPTER VI: THE TRAINING OF OLAF.
CHAPTER VII: THE CAPTAIN OF THE HOST.
Set against the rugged coasts of the Baltic and the fierce world of 10th‑century Scandinavia, this vivid tale follows a boy named Olaf who begins his life in bondage in Estonia. From the moment he dazzles a Viking crew with a dazzling knife‑juggling display, his destiny as a warrior begins to unfold. Drawing on ancient Icelandic sagas and contemporary chronicles, the narrative blends history and legend to bring a real king’s early years to life.
As Olaf matures, he joins raiding parties, faces fierce sea battles, and encounters the Christian world that will reshape his beliefs. The story follows his rise from a wandering Viking to a leader poised to claim the Norwegian throne, hinting at the triumphs and trials that await him. Listeners are drawn into a world of sword‑clad heroes, shifting loyalties, and the powerful pull of destiny.
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (476K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Martin Robb
Release date
Dec 1, 2005
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1859–1934
A lively storyteller of sea fights, scouts, and distant frontiers, he wrote adventure fiction that helped shape boys’ reading in the late Victorian and early 20th-century period. Alongside his historical tales, he also became known for practical books about dogs and their care.
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