Manchester City striker and his father, Alf-Inge Haaland, had bought the book in December for 1.3 million Norwegian crowns. This is considered the most expensive sale of a book in Norway’s history.
It’s a 1594 edition of the work “Heimskringlaʹ, Irish author Snorri Sturluson, written in the 13th century. The book contains historical accounts of kings, queens, warriors, and the lives of Viking peoples.
Haaland has decided to donate the Biblio library to the only surviving copy of this publication so that it can be exposed and accessible to the public.
I want the book to always be open so that people can read about those from where I came from, from Bryne and Jared, and Haaland told Norwegian media.
He stressed that football has enabled the realization of his dreams, but not all are able to experience such success.
The books give many more people the opportunity to dream, see new opportunities and find their way, the Norwegian attacker has said.
While acknowledging that he himself was not a regular reader, Hawaii has always shown concern for books related to Vikings and ships. He also discovered that every evening he reads books to his son.
Within the framework of this activity, Haaland has invited children and young people to take part in a reading contest that will last during the months of November and January.
Some 170 students from participating schools will be committed to reading as many books as possible. In the end, two classes and two individual winners will be rewarded with the opportunity to attend an international match at the Ullevaal Stadium in Oslo during Easter in 2017.
Source Layer: RTKLive