Download or read book Seymour Bluffs and the Legend of the Piasa Bird written by Phyllis Bechtold and published by . This book was released on 2006-10 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seymour Bluffs, an eagle, tells the story of the Piasa Bird and how he was killed by Chief Ouatoga and his best warriors along the bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River near Alton, Illinois.
Download or read book The Great and Powerful Piasa Bird written by Emilee P. Bird and published by . This book was released on 2017-10-07 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finally, the true story of the Great and Powerful Piasa Bird, as told by someone who seems to possess first hand information. This book tells how the Piasa Birds first came to North America, and how and why they settled near Alton, Illinois. Learn how the St. Louis World's Fair, Boy Scout Camp Warren Levis and Southwestern High School all have close ties to this fierce predator. Learn the true story of the cold-blooded murder of a peaceful Piasa Bird by the evil Illini Chief Ouatoga. There are no less than seven (7) irrefutable, documented facts included in this 120-page volume. A soft-cover book measuring 6" X 9", it contains over 59 original illustrations, maps, and photographs, many never before published, including 16 pages in color.
Download or read book Seymour Bluffs and the Legend of the Piasa Bird written by Phyliss Bechtold and published by . This book was released on 2007-12-01 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1673, French explorers Father Jacques Marquette & Louis Jolliet first discovered the image of the Piasa Bird high upon the limestone bluffs. The Piasa Bird, an Illini Indian blluff painting, has become an icon of the region and local legend revered by many. In 1998, the painting was restored by volunteers and moved closer to what is believed to be its original location just a short drive up the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway from Alton, IL. This book puts a youth spin on the legend.
Download or read book Legend of the Piasa Bird written by J.R. Roberts and published by Speaking Volumes. This book was released on with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TALL TALES... BIG TROUBLE The Piasa bird is a bizarre buzzard with antlers like a deer, a beard like a lion, a body covered with scales—and damned if Clint Adams didn't catch a glimpse of it along the Mississippi. His curiosity about the mysterious legend leads him to Alton, Missouri, where a lovely but bashful librarian is willing to answer his questions, and the Law is eager to ask them—not about some fool bird, but about a killing. The Piasa bird may be a myth, but there's nothing fictitious about a woman's murder. Now the Gunsmith must separate fact from fancy—because he himself is the main suspect...
Download or read book The Piasa Bird written by Hayner Public Library District Genealogy & Local History Library and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compilation of newspaper and magazine articles regarding the legend of the Piasa Bird in Alton, Illinois.
Download or read book History of the Piasa Bird written by John William Gibbons and published by . This book was released on 1955 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Curious Person s Guide to the History and Mystery of the Piasa Bird written by Scott Maruna and published by . This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the date unknown of its original creation to its first recorded observation by Father Jacques Marquette in 1673 to its many reincarnations in the 20th and 21st Centuries, the Piasa Bird petroglyph has been called ?America?s most fascinating free roadside attraction? and ?the finest example of Native American rock art?. But, is it Native American at all?Join us as we look into the detailed history of the Piasa Bird, the many theories on its origins, and even ask the question ?Did the Piasa return to Alton in 1948?
Download or read book The Piasa Bird written by Wayne Calhoun Temple and published by . This book was released on 1956 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Piasa Bird Fact Or Fiction By Wayne C Temple written by Wayne C. Temple and published by . This book was released on 1956 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Piasa Bird written by Wayne Calhoun Temple and published by . This book was released on 1956 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Piasa Bird written by Harold L. Gill and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Flight of the Piasa written by Raymond Scott Edge and published by . This book was released on 2007-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Piasa Puzzle Daniel looked up at the wall clock. "Well that brings us to the end of our time, but I should tell you that the last sighting of the Piasa Bird was April 1948. Guy named Coleman, while riding on horseback about four miles from Alton, claimed to have sighted a bird "bigger than an airplane." The students were now standing, packing their bags, adjusting their coats, readying themselves to leave."Oh, by the way, be careful out there," Daniel laughed. "And remember to look up now and then, you never know when Daniel French, a graduate student of archaeology, sets out for a romantic picnic under a mysterious local cliff painting known as the Piasa Bird, he unwittingly finds himself involved in an ancient tale filled with passion, sacrifice, love, and loss. The Piasa is a famous petroglyph overlooking the Mississippi River near Alton, Illinois. First described by French explorers Marquette and Joliet in 1673 and later called "America's most fascinating free roadside attraction," the origin of the Piasa is shrouded in legend and obscured by time, with no known date of creation, name of creator, or purpose. As Daniel French seeks to unravel the mystery surrounding the ancient work of art, he learns that there is more to the Piasa than meets the eye.
Download or read book The Magnificent Book of Dragons written by Stella Caldwell and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-12-14 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This beautifully illustrated series will have you captivated. Stunning illustrations, intriguing facts, and a large format make an engaging reference to revisit time and again. This magical menagerie will lead you on a thrilling journey through the fantastical realm of dragons. Meet fire-breathing monsters, ferocious serpents, wise and gentle giants, and multi-headed beasts. From the hundred-headed Typhon of Ancient Greek mythology to the dazzling Aztec dragon Quetzalcoatl, all sorts of magnificent beasts are brought to life from across the globe and many different cultures. Fascinating facts accompany each illustration so you can find out which dragon darted from tree to tree, how Shenlong was master of the rain and wind, and which creature could hypnotize people with its blazing eyes.
Download or read book Weird Illinois written by Troy Taylor and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2005 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores bizarre sights and stories found in Illinois.
Download or read book The Valley of the Mississippi Illustrated written by Henry Lewis and published by St. Paul : Minnesota Historical Society. This book was released on 1967 with total page 616 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Father Marquette s Journal written by Jacques Marquette and published by Michigan History Magazine. This book was released on 2001 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Dedication Exercises of the Piasa Bird under the Auspices of Alton and Wood River Council Alton Illinois Sunday Afternoon Oct 5th 1924 written by Boy Scouts of America. Alton Council and published by . This book was released on 1924 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
