Publisher's Synopsis
Behemoth A Legend Of The Mound Builders is a novel written by Cornelius Mathews. The story revolves around a group of Native Americans living in the Mississippi Valley who are confronted by a mysterious and powerful force known as the Behemoth. This force is said to be a giant creature that lives beneath the earth and has the power to control the elements.As the story progresses, the Native Americans must band together to defeat the Behemoth and protect their land from its destructive power. Along the way, they encounter a variety of obstacles and challenges, including rival tribes, natural disasters, and treacherous terrain.The novel is set against the backdrop of the Mound Builder civilization, which was a pre-Columbian culture that existed in North America from approximately 2000 BCE to 1500 CE. The Mound Builders were known for their elaborate earthworks, including large burial mounds and geometric structures.Overall, Behemoth A Legend Of The Mound Builders is a thrilling adventure story that combines elements of fantasy, mythology, and historical fiction. It offers a unique glimpse into the culture and traditions of the Native Americans who lived in the Mississippi Valley during this time period.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.
