1925 First US Edition - Laxdaela Saga, 13th Century Icelandic Saga Translated by Thorstein Veblen.

Author: Translation And Introduction By Thorstein Veblen.
Title: The Laxdaela Saga.
Publisher: New York, B. W. Huebsch, 1925. First American Edition of this Icelandic Saga.
Language: Text in English
Size: 8" X 5.5".
Pages  :xv-302 pages.
Binding: Very good, near fine, original full red cloth embossed binding (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a removable protective mylar cover. 
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with the first endpaper map.

Estimate: (USD 250 - USD 400).

The book: The Laxdæla Saga is one of the most important Icelandic sagas, detailing the history and genealogy of a prominent family in the Laxárdalur Valley in Iceland. This First US edition, translated by Thorstein Veblen, is a valuable contribution to the study of Norse literature, offering English readers access to this remarkable historical narrative. The detailed introduction by Veblen provides essential context for understanding the saga’s significance.The saga tells the story of several generations of an Icelandic family and is celebrated for its rich narrative that intertwines themes of love, vengeance, and fate within the historical context of Iceland’s settlement era.

The author: The original author of The Laxdæla Saga remains unknown, as is the case with many medieval Icelandic sagas. The saga is believed to have been written in the 13th century, based on oral traditions that preserved the stories of the settlers of Iceland.

The translator: Thorstein Veblen (1857-1929) was an American economist and sociologist, best known for his book The Theory of the Leisure Class. His work on The Laxdæla Saga reflects his deep interest in Norse culture and history, offering a translation that is both accurate and accessible.