Excavations at L'Anse aux Meadows in northern Newfoundland have revealed the presence of the Vikings around AD 1000. But was this the mysterious Vinland ("land of grapevines") which; according to the Icelandic sagas; Leif Eriksson discovered almost one thousand years ago? In his account Wahlgren argues for a location farther south and also suggests Viking exploration far to the North. He also answers the question: "Why did the Vikings eventually leave the New World?" with his theory that a worsening climate and attacks by native Eskimos and Indians put paid to the first European presence in North America.
#26844 in Books Ming Ju SunModel: 372203 2017-01-18 2017-01-18Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 10.60 x .20 x 8.10l; 1.00 #File Name: 048681049664 pagesCreative Haven Jazz Age Fashions Coloring Book Adult Coloring
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. Stylish and Fun Fashions of the Roaring '20s – designs printed on one side of perforated paperBy iiiireader[[VIDEOID:a38218ed0a99c2a1c61cec0a1c7795cc]]I love Ming-Ju Sun's fashion coloring books from Creative Haven and from Dover. Her books cover a range of modern to futuristic and; most importantly; historic fashions.In “Jazz Age Fashions†the focus is on the Roaring '20s. It was during this period of time that Jazz music came to the forefront. The womens fashion of the period were designed with the thought of dancing in mind and; with shorter skirts and less restrictive lines; also reflected the changing role and empowerment of women that was going on in society.It was a glamorous period and one which is beautifully captured in the 31 Designs in this coloring book. Each of the designs have one or more women dressed in very detailed clothing. The backgrounds are fairly simple to make the fashions stand out.I noticed that the feel of the paper is slightly rougher than other Creative Haven books I have ordered in this last six months or so. I like the new texture as it is even better for use with colored pencils.This is what I experienced while coloring in this book and testing the paper with my coloring medium.31 Fun Jazz Age; Flapper-style designsThe designs are printed one side of the pagePaper is the usual Creative Haven quality: white; medium weight; slightly rough and has perforated pages.Glue Binding but with perforated pages so removing a page is fairly simple.The designs stop well before the perforations and each of the designs has a framing line at the outer edge for a defined stopping point for coloring (though some elements on some designs extend slightly beyond the framing line to give a slight 3-D effect.Alcohol-based markers bleed through this paperWater-based markers bleed through in spots and show colorful shadows on the back of the pageGel pens and India ink pens leave shadows of color on the back of the page. India ink pens can bleed through when I apply more than one layer of ink.Coloring pencils work well with this paper and even better than many of the more recent Creative Haven coloring books I have bought. I was able to get good pigment (color) lay down; layer the same color and multiple colors and to blend easily using a pencil style blender. I tested both oil and wax-based pencils with similar results. Hard lead pencils; like Verithins; leave dents on the back of the page.I suggest either removing pages from the book to color or using a blotter page under your working page. I like card stock as it keeps ink from seeping through and damaging the pages below.7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. I love this bookBy LilybugI love this book. I so much prefer people or things rather than the pages so crammed with circles and such. So many lovely pages.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Beautiful.By Susan ReavesI love this one. I have colored several other fashion coloring books by this artist. I have enjoyed them all. I look forward to spending some quality time with the lovely ladies of the jazz age and their fashions. A real winner!As always; Creative Haven prints on one side of the paper on very high quality paper. This always adds to the coloring experience for me.
