The Story Of The Kensington Runestone
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The Story Of The Kensington Runestone
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Author : Constant Larson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1951
The Story Of The Kensington Runestone written by Constant Larson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1951 with Inscriptions, Runic categories.
The Kensington Runestone
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Author : Alice Beck Kehoe
language : en
Publisher: Waveland Press
Release Date : 2005-02-17
The Kensington Runestone written by Alice Beck Kehoe and has been published by Waveland Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-02-17 with Social Science categories.
In 1898, a farmer in northwestern Minnesota unearthed a large stone engraved with what appeared to be Norse runes carved in 1362. Could medieval Scandinavians have penetrated deep into mainland North America over a century before Columbus discovered the New World? Does the stone provide evidence that forces a rewrite of American history, or was it merely a well-executed hoax? In the absence of written records documenting a Norse expedition into Minnesota, most historians have dismissed the Kensington Runestone as a forgery. However, Kehoe approaches the question holistically. She examines not only historical and literary evidence, but also brings in data from archaeology, geology, linguistics, and biological anthropology. She concludes that the stones authenticity should not be dismissed as readily as it has been so far, even if that means re-thinking deeply ingrained ideas about contact between Europeans and indigenous Americans.
The Kensington Rune Stone
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Author : Thomas E. Reiersgord
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001
The Kensington Rune Stone written by Thomas E. Reiersgord and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Social Science categories.
Research exploring the translation and meaning of the Kensington Runestone.
Myths Of The Rune Stone
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Author : David M. Krueger
language : en
Publisher: U of Minnesota Press
Release Date : 2015-10-01
Myths Of The Rune Stone written by David M. Krueger and has been published by U of Minnesota Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-10-01 with History categories.
What do our myths say about us? Why do we choose to believe stories that have been disproven? David M. Krueger takes an in-depth look at a legend that held tremendous power in one corner of Minnesota, helping to define both a community’s and a state’s identity for decades. In 1898, a Swedish immigrant farmer claimed to have discovered a large rock with writing carved into its surface in a field near Kensington, Minnesota. The writing told a North American origin story, predating Christopher Columbus’s exploration, in which Viking missionaries reached what is now Minnesota in 1362 only to be massacred by Indians. The tale’s credibility was quickly challenged and ultimately undermined by experts, but the myth took hold. Faith in the authenticity of the Kensington Rune Stone was a crucial part of the local Nordic identity. Accepted and proclaimed as truth, the story of the Rune Stone recast Native Americans as villains. The community used the account as the basis for civic celebrations for years, and advocates for the stone continue to promote its validity despite the overwhelming evidence that it was a hoax. Krueger puts this stubborn conviction in context and shows how confidence in the legitimacy of the stone has deep implications for a wide variety of Minnesotans who embraced it, including Scandinavian immigrants, Catholics, small-town boosters, and those who desired to commemorate the white settlers who died in the Dakota War of 1862. Krueger demonstrates how the resilient belief in the Rune Stone is a form of civil religion, with aspects that defy logic but illustrate how communities characterize themselves. He reveals something unique about America’s preoccupation with divine right and its troubled way of coming to terms with the history of the continent’s first residents. By considering who is included, who is left out, and how heroes and villains are created in the stories we tell about the past, Myths of the Rune Stone offers an enlightening perspective on not just Minnesota but the United States as well.
The Kensington Runestone
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Author : Ole Godfred Landsverk
language : en
Publisher: Glendale, Calif. : Church Press
Release Date : 1961
The Kensington Runestone written by Ole Godfred Landsverk and has been published by Glendale, Calif. : Church Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1961 with Kensington Rune Stone categories.
The Kensington Rune Stone
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Author : Scott Wolter
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2017-10-30
The Kensington Rune Stone written by Scott Wolter and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-10-30 with categories.
This book details the most in-depth and exhaustive investigation into what is arguably the most controversial historical artifact ever discovered in North America. The Kensington Rune Stone has been the subject of passionate debate over its authenticity since it was discovered in the roots of a tree near Kensington, Minnesota, by Olof Ohman in 1898. Through the presentation of compelling new evidence this book answers the many nagging questions that have puzzled investigators for the over 100 years. Much of this new evidence is truly startling and has led to the understanding of not only who carved the stone, but where they came from and why they came to North America. Co-authors geologist Scott Wolter and engineer Richard Nielsen present the evidence of their collective 25 years of research on the artifact. The results of their research present a compelling and convincing case.
The Kensington Rune Stone
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Author : Robert Anderson Hall
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1994
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Kensington Rune Stone
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Author : Theodore C. Blegen
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008-09-15
Kensington Rune Stone written by Theodore C. Blegen and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-09-15 with Kensington Rune Stone categories.
"Few questions in American history," writes Theodore C. Blegen, "have stirred so much curiosity or provoked such extended discussions as that of the authenticity of the runic inscription on a stone found near Kensington, Minnesota, in 1898." Swedish-American farmer Olof Ohman discovered the stone clasped in the roots of an aspen tree on a knoll above the surrounding swamp. His young son was the first to notice the strange letters chiseled into the rock face. Since then historians, geologists and runic scholars have entered the debate over the age and meaning of these carvings. Are they genuine 14th-century runes, evidence of a pre-Columbian Viking expedition to North America, or are they a clever 19th-century hoax? In this classic volume, Blegen untangles the circumstances surrounding the unearthing of the Kensington Rune Stone. Marshalling letters, affidavits, newspaper accounts and investigative reports, he lays out in authoritative detail the early history of this controversial artifact and investigates the background and character of Olof Ohman and other men involved in its discovery. He also describes the first cycles of investigation and dispute and devotes a chapter to the role of Hjalmar R. Holand, who acquired the stone in 1907 and was its chief defender until his death in 1963. Fourteen appendixes offer useful primary source materials and supply English translations where needed. This lucid text, together with its footnotes and appendixes, remains a cornerstone for further investigation and discussion.
Investigating The Kensington Rune Stone And Its Authenticity
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Author : Austin A. Mardon
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
Release Date : 2011
Investigating The Kensington Rune Stone And Its Authenticity written by Austin A. Mardon and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with History categories.
This book is comprised of three essays investigating the Kensington Rune Stone, the Callanish Standing Stones, and the Vikings in North America. Each topic is covered in-depth in this book, compiled by Dr. Austin Mardon.
The Kensington Rune Stone
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Author : Minnesota Historical Society. Museum Com
language : en
Publisher: Hardpress Publishing
Release Date : 2013-12
The Kensington Rune Stone written by Minnesota Historical Society. Museum Com and has been published by Hardpress Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-12 with categories.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.