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"The Viking Age" by Paul B. Du Chaillu explores the early history, manners, and customs of the ancestors of English-speaking nations. The book is richly illustrated with antiquities discovered in mounds, cairns, and bogs, as well as from ancient sagas and eddas. It delves into various aspects of Viking life, such as marriage, divorce, inheritance feasts, war customs, and naval warfare. The text provides insights into the high position of women in Norse society, detailing the process of marriage, betrothal, and the rights of women in property matters. The book also covers the conduct of life, mourning customs, and the deeds of great Vikings. Through detailed accounts from sagas and laws, the book paints a vivid picture of Viking society and culture during the Viking Age.
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