
PREFACE
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
CHAPTER I OF THE LIGHTING OF THE BEACON
CHAPTER II OF THE SOURSOPS, AND THE CURSE WHICH HUNG ON THEM
CHAPTER III KIARTAN AT CRAGNESS
CHAPTER IV OF EINAR AND ONDOTT
CHAPTER V THE SUMMONING OF HIARANDI
CHAPTER VI OF WHAT HIARANDI SHOULD DO
CHAPTER VII HOW HIARANDI RECEIVED THE LESSER OUTLAWRY
CHAPTER VIII OF SCHEMINGS
Set in the rugged fjords of post‑conversion Iceland, the tale follows Hiarandi, known as the Unlucky, and his modest farm at Cragness. The landscape—steep crags, a treacherous cove, and the wide Broadfirth below—frames a world where shipwrecks bring both peril and unexpected profit. As Hiarandi wrestles with a legacy of poor inheritance and relentless legal disputes, his stubbornness and the harsh judgments of his community shape a life of constant struggle.
Against this backdrop the narrative captures the spirit of the ancient sagas: a blend of law, custom, and the fierce courage of a people forging their own destiny. Early scenes introduce the stark beauty of the Icelandic coast and hint at the looming conflicts that will test loyalty, honor, and the resolve of those who live by the sea. Listeners are drawn into a richly textured world where every decision carries the weight of tradition and the promise of adventure.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (314K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by sp1nd and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2013-08-02
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1870–1946
Best known for vivid historical adventures and careful local history, this New England writer moved easily between storytelling and scholarship. His books ranged from juvenile fiction and retellings of medieval legend to deeply researched works on Concord and the American Revolution.
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