by Phyllis Bechtold $9.95, 22 pages, soft cover 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. |