Hans Of Iceland (1825)
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ISBN10: 1120198488
ISBN13: 9781120198488
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 24 2009
Pages: 244
Weight: 0.73
Height: 0.51 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781120198488
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 24 2009
Pages: 244
Weight: 0.73
Height: 0.51 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Hans of Iceland is a novel written by Victor Hugo and published in 1825. The story takes place in the 16th century and follows the adventures of a band of outlaws led by the titular character, Hans. Hans is a giant of a man with a fearsome reputation for brutality and violence. He is said to be a descendant of the Vikings and has a supernatural ability to survive even the most deadly of situations.The novel begins with the murder of a nobleman, which is blamed on Hans and his gang. The authorities send a group of soldiers to capture Hans and bring him to justice. But Hans is too cunning and too powerful for them, and he manages to escape.As the story unfolds, we see Hans and his gang wreaking havoc across the countryside, terrorizing the local population and defying the authorities. But as the novel progresses, we begin to see a more complex side to Hans. He is not simply a mindless killer, but a man with his own code of honor and a deep sense of loyalty to his followers.The novel is filled with action, suspense, and drama, as Hugo paints a vivid picture of life in 16th-century Iceland. The characters are well-drawn and the plot is full of twists and turns, keeping the reader engaged from start to finish.Overall, Hans of Iceland is a thrilling adventure story that showcases Hugo's skill as a storyteller and his ability to create memorable characters. It is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and action-packed adventure novels.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.
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