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11:45

HORIZONS WEST

Fri 16^th Sep 1960, 11:45 on BBC Home Service Basic

Three talks on the North Atlantic voyages of the Norsemen by Gwyn Jones author of a new English translation of the Icelandic chronicle, Egil's Saga
3-Westwards to North America
(circa 986)
Professor Jones discusses how three attempts to establish a Viking colony in North America were all frustrated by the bitter resistance of the Indians.

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Unknown:: Gwyn Jones

Source: Radio Times

BBC Home Service Basic

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Radio Times Issue 1922

11^th September 1960

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