The King of Beaver, and Beaver Lights: From "mackinac and Lake Stories", 1899
The King of Beaver, and Beaver Lights: From "mackinac and Lake Stories", 1899
American Literature, Novels
The King of Beaver, and Beaver Lights is a historical novel by Mary Hartwell Catherwood, published in 1899. Set on Beaver Island, Michigan, it explores the lives of a Mormon community under the leadership of the controversial Prophet James Strang, known as the King of Beaver. The story follows Emeline Cheeseman, a young woman torn between her aversion to the oppressive practices of the Mormons and her fascination with Strang, amidst rising tensions between Gentiles and Mormons. The novel addresses themes of power, polygamy, and societal conflict, culminating in a dramatic confrontation that signifies the decline of Strang's influence and the transformation of the community.
