Behemoth: A Legend of the Mound Builders is a historical fiction novel written by Cornelius Mathews. The story is set in the pre-Columbian era and follows the journey of two young Native American boys, Tamenund and Wyanoke, who are members of the mysterious Mound Builder civilization. The Mound Builders were an ancient civilization that inhabited North America and were known for their impressive earthworks, including burial mounds and ceremonial sites.The novel explores the culture, traditions, and beliefs of the Mound ...
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Behemoth: A Legend of the Mound Builders is a historical fiction novel written by Cornelius Mathews. The story is set in the pre-Columbian era and follows the journey of two young Native American boys, Tamenund and Wyanoke, who are members of the mysterious Mound Builder civilization. The Mound Builders were an ancient civilization that inhabited North America and were known for their impressive earthworks, including burial mounds and ceremonial sites.The novel explores the culture, traditions, and beliefs of the Mound Builders, as well as their interactions with neighboring tribes and the natural world. Tamenund and Wyanoke embark on a perilous journey to find the legendary Behemoth, a creature that is said to be the key to their tribe's survival. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and obstacles, including rival tribes, dangerous animals, and treacherous terrain.Behemoth: A Legend of the Mound Builders is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that offers an intriguing glimpse into the history and mythology of the Mound Builder civilization. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Native American history, folklore, and culture.Was there no one man in this whole nation who would go forth, in the spirit of martyrdom and self-sacrifice, and seek, even in the desert itself, the knowledge that would bring strength and safety in its wings? It was he that was now passing away from his country for a while, and launching himself in the boundless wilderness of the West. Championed by doubt and solitude, he was plunging into a region which stretched, he knew not whither, and to a fate, perchance, his heart dared not whisper to itself.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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