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by Cornelius Mathews (Author)
Behemoth: A Legend of the Mound Builders is a novel written by Cornelius Mathews. The book is set in the 19th century and tells the story of a group of explorers who embark on a journey to uncover the secrets of the ancient Mound Builders civilization. The Mound Builders were a prehistoric Native American culture that existed in North America from around 2000 BCE to the 16th century CE. The novel follows the explorers as they encounter various obstacles and challenges on their journey, including dangerous wildlife, treacherous terrain, and hostile Native American tribes. Along the way, they discover ancient artifacts and ruins that reveal the advanced technology and knowledge of the Mound Builders. The book explores themes of exploration, adventure, history, and the clash of cultures. Overall, Behemoth: A Legend of the Mound Builders is a thrilling and informative novel that provides a fascinating glimpse into the history and culture of the ancient Mound Builders civilization.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.
