In Search of Vinland: Vikings up the Saint Lawrence River and Beyond by M. G. Boutet presents a bold new look at one of history’s greatest mysteries.
For decades, the Viking presence in North America has been linked almost entirely to L’Anse aux Meadows in Newfoundland, the only confirmed Norse site on the continent. But what if this was only the beginning of their story? Boutet’s book dives into overlooked evidence, ancient maps, Indigenous oral traditions, and archaeological hints to argue that the Vikings may have traveled far deeper into the North American interior, navigating the Saint Lawrence River and possibly reaching as far as modern Quebec and New York.
Rather than resting on accepted history, In Search of Vinland asks readers to consider the bigger picture. Why do the sagas describe fertile lands with grapes and long growing seasons, which do not match Newfoundland’s environment? Could medieval maps showing lands west of Greenland contain knowledge of coastlines beyond the accepted narrative? And how might Indigenous accounts of strangers arriving by sea align with Norse exploration?
By weaving together sagas, geography, and cultural memory, Boutet delivers a fresh, accessible, and thought-provoking perspective. This book speaks not only to scholars and history enthusiasts but also to general readers fascinated by mystery, exploration, and the untold stories of the past.
In Search of Vinland encourages readers to see history as a living puzzle, where each clue matters and accepted truths can still be re-examined. It is both a scholarly contribution and an adventure story, one that invites us to step into the shoes of Norse explorers and imagine what lies beyond the edge of the known.
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About the Author:
Michel Boutet is an independent researcher in the fields of Art History, Iconography, and Epigraphy. He has contributed to groups such as the Midwestern Epigraphic Society and lalon, a Celtic Studies Review in Brittany, France. Boutet holds a Bachelor's degree in Visual Arts at the University of Ottawa, training in Fine Arts at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts de Dijon in France, a Teacher's Certificate and History courses at the University of Quebec in Montreal, and English language courses at Concordia University in Montreal, Canada. Boutet worked as a graphic artist in advertising and publishing and as a teacher. He is now retired.
Book Name: In Search of Vinland: Vikings up the Saint Lawrence River and Beyond
Author Name: M G Boutet
ISBN Number: 979-8265606013
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