James Fenimore Cooper

Satanstoe; Or, the Littlepage Manuscripts. A Tale of the Colony (eBook, ePUB)

A Tale of Colonial Intrigue and Adventure in New York

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

James Fenimore Cooper's 'Satanstoe; Or, the Littlepage Manuscripts. A Tale of the Colony' is a captivating historical novel set in colonial New York. Through the perspective of the protagonist Cornelius Littlepage, Cooper intricately weaves a tale of adventure, romance, and political intrigue. The novel's rich and detailed descriptions transport the reader back to a time when the Dutch and English settlers vied for control of the territory, creating a dynamic and engaging narrative. Cooper's masterful storytelling and vivid imagery make 'Satanstoe' a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today. This work exemplifies Cooper's ability to blend historical events with fictional characters, creating a compelling and immersive reading experience. Fans of historical fiction and American literature will appreciate Cooper's poignant depiction of life in colonial America and the struggles faced by its inhabitants during this turbulent period.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 451
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664603302
• Artikelnr.: 58499735

Autorenporträt

James Fenimore Cooper (September 15, 1789 - September 14, 1851) was an American writer of the first half of the 19th century. His historical romances draw a picture of frontier and Native American life in the early American days which created a unique form of American literature. He lived most of his life in Cooperstown, New York, which was founded by his father William on property that he owned. Cooper was a lifelong member of the Episcopal Church and contributed generously to it. He attended Yale University for three years, where he was a member of the Linonian Society. Cooper served in the U.S. Navy as a midshipman, which greatly influenced many of his novels and other writings. The novel that launched his career was The Spy, a tale about counter-espionage set during the American Revolutionary War and published in 1821. He also wrote numerous sea stories, and his best-known works are five historical novels of the frontier period known as the Leatherstocking Tales. Cooper's works on the U.S. Navy have been well received among naval historians, but they were sometimes criticized by his contemporaries. Among his most famous works is the Romantic novel The Last of the Mohicans, often regarded as his masterpiece.