02364cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000420011324500840015526400510023930000470029033600260033733700260036333800360038950000310042550800290045652013490048553400450183465300560187965300480193565300240198385600430200723256UtSlPG20260610133531.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aCatherwood, Mary Hartwell,d1847-190214aThe King Of Beaver, and Beaver Lights :bFrom "Mackinac And Lake Stories", 1899 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-10-30  aProduced by David Widger  a"The King Of Beaver, and Beaver Lights" by Mary Hartwell Catherwood is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. Set against the backdrop of Beaver Island, the book delves into the intricate lives of a Mormon community led by the controversial Prophet James Strang, known as the King of Beaver. The narrative explores themes of power, polygamy, and the struggles between Gentiles and Mormons during a time of intense conflict and shifting social dynamics.  The story primarily follows Emeline Cheeseman, a young woman who finds herself caught between her dislike for the oppressive religious practices of the Mormons and her growing fascination with Strang. As tensions rise on the island, characterized by an impending clash between the Gentiles and the Mormons, Emeline’s inner turmoil intensifies, particularly with the arrival of her former fiancé. The narrative weaves through Emeline's conflicting emotions as she grapples with her feelings towards Strang, her familial obligations, and the societal expectations of the time. Ultimately, the book culminates in a dramatic confrontation and the downfall of Strang’s power, symbolizing the end of an era for the Mormon community on Beaver Island, while also highlighting the personal transformations of the characters involved. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aUnited States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction  aMackinac Island (Mich. : Island) -- Fiction  aMichigan -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23256