The Saga of Eric Brighteyes is the title of an epic viking novel by H. Rider Haggard, and concerns the adventures of its eponymous principal character in 10th century Iceland.
Jugurtha. Just the mention of this wild son of the desert's name put fear into his enemies and made the battle-hardened tremble. Even the Romans fled from this Numidian soldier. He lived and breathed all aspects of war. He pursued his enemies with cunning and ferocious tenacity. This is his story.
Based on the author's adventures sailing with Lord Thomas Cochrane, this classic seafaring tale is a fascinating account of naval life and warfare, of French prisons and love affairs, and of the midshipman's berth.