The Vanished Empire: A Tale Of The Mound Builders (1904)

By Waldo Hilary Dunn

Book Overview

""The Vanished Empire: A Tale Of The Mound Builders"" is a historical fiction novel written by Waldo Hilary Dunn and published in 1904. The story is set in pre-Columbian America and follows the adventures of a young man named Roger, who becomes fascinated with the mysterious and ancient civilization of the Mound Builders. As he delves deeper into their culture and history, he uncovers a shocking truth about their downfall and disappearance. Along the way, he encounters various characters, including a beautiful princess, a wise old chief, and a treacherous villain. The novel is filled with vivid descriptions of the landscape, customs, and beliefs of the Mound Builders, and it offers a fascinating glimpse into a little-known chapter of American history. Overall, ""The Vanished Empire"" is a captivating and thought-provoking read that will appeal to anyone interested in archaeology, Native American culture, or historical fiction.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: 1120767970
• ISBN13: 9781120767974
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"