The Vanished Settlers of Greenland: In Search of a Legend and Its Legacy

For four hundred years, Norse settlers battled to make southern Greenland a new, sustainable home.

Despite their efforts against harsh conditions, they vanished in the fifteenth century, leaving behind a riddle that has puzzled scholars.

Robert Rix delves into this mystery, placing the settlers' history in the context of cultural discourse and imperial politics.

The book ranges across fiction, poetry, navigation, reception, and tales of exploration to understand the legacy of the vanished settlers and their impact on later European encounters with the region.