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Why did Thorfinn Karlsefni give up on his whole colonization effort?

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One of the ships, commanded by Thorhall, had deserted the first year after a disagreement and had met disaster in Ireland. With the prospect of attack, plus growing dissension, it was decided to abandon the whole attempt.

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