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Richard Hook color illustrations; photos & drawings as well. New. No Jacket Issued. Book CONDITION: UNREAD 1992 CherryTree Books large hardcover (pictorial boards) but no DJ issued, first edition. Color illustrations by Richard Hook. There are a few B&W drawings and photos as well. CONTENT: This is a part of the "Life In The Time Of" history series for young people. This book tells you about a particular period in the history of a great people. Each book describes the Life-style, customs, religious beliefs, political activities, means of combat, leisure pursuits and culture of the people, and looks t the life and exploits of one outstanding individual. Harald (c. 1010-1066) was a brother to Stout, King of Norway, and he earned the nicname "Hardrada" which means 'hard ruler' or 'ruthless. ' It was he who decided he needed to attempt the conquest of England. [Of course, as with all history books, there have been new discoveries which would add to the Viking history, i.e., the location of a perfectly preserved entire Viking ship of the era, etc. However most of this book is still relevant. ]