• This edition includes the following editor's introduction:Robert Michael Ballantyne, the Scottish master of the adventure genre for young people

First published in 1869, “Erling the Bold” is an historical Viking adventure story by prolific children’s author Robert Michael Ballantyne.

An entertaining historical adventure, full of Vikings, battles, and humour, “Erling the Bold” tells the story of Erling, son of King Haldor of Horlingdal. When the peace of their land is threatened, Erling and his younger brother Alric must defend their people no matter what...