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The Piasa Or The Devil Among The Indians (1887)

The Piasa Or The Devil Among The Indians (1887)

Armstrong, Perry A.

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Anthropology21st Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1164146270
ISBN13: 9781164146278
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 52
Weight: 0.18
Height: 0.11 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Piasa or The Devil Among The Indians is a historical fiction novel written by Perry A. Armstrong and first published in 1887. The story is set in the early 18th century in the American Midwest, and follows the adventures of a group of French explorers and traders as they navigate the dangerous and often hostile terrain of the region. The central focus of the novel is the legend of the Piasa, a fearsome creature from Native American folklore that is said to haunt the cliffs along the Mississippi River. The French explorers become embroiled in the legend when they encounter a group of Native Americans who are being terrorized by the creature. As the explorers attempt to unravel the mystery of the Piasa, they find themselves drawn into a larger conflict between the various Native American tribes of the region. The novel explores themes of cultural conflict, colonialism, and the clash of traditional and modern ways of life. Overall, The Piasa or The Devil Among The Indians is an exciting and engaging historical adventure that offers a vivid portrayal of life in the American Midwest during the colonial era. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, Native American folklore, or classic adventure stories.With Engravings Of The Monsters.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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