Starved Rock

By Edgar Lee Masters

Book Overview

Starved Rock is a historical novel written by Edgar Lee Masters, published in 1919. The novel is set in the 18th century and tells the story of the French explorer La Salle and his expedition to the Illinois country. The story revolves around the legendary Starved Rock, a towering limestone bluff overlooking the Illinois River, which was a sacred site for the Native American tribes in the area. The novel explores the clash between the French and the Native Americans, as well as the conflicts and alliances between the different Native American tribes. The book also delves into the personal lives of the characters, including La Salle's relationships with his men and his love interest, the Native American princess Tenskwatawa. Overall, Starved Rock is a fascinating historical novel that offers a vivid portrayal of the early colonial period in America.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163766917
• ISBN13: 9781163766910
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 182 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"