"Ned Myers, or, A Life Before the Mast" by James Fenimore Cooper, recounts the true story of a young man who runs away to sea, facing danger and excitement as he grows up amidst the harsh realities and moral tests of maritime life in the 1800's. The book presents Ned Myers' memories, starting with his childhood in Halifax and the strict discipline under his schoolmaster. Eager for adventure and fed up with his hard life, Ned develops a daring plan to escape and sneaks onto a ship heading to New York. His initial experiences mix the thrill of the ocean with the dangers of life on the sea, shaping him as he confronts the many challenges of being a sailor.
Ned Myers, or, a Life Before the Mast
By James Fenimore Cooper
A young runaway discovers the challenging yet thrilling life of a sailor.
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About the AuthorJames Fenimore Cooper was an American writer of the first half of the 19th century, whose historical romances depicting colonial and indigenous characters from the 17th to the 19th centuries brought him fame and fortune. He lived much of his boyhood and his last fifteen years in Cooperstown, New York, which was founded by his father William Cooper on property that he owned. Cooper became a member of the Episcopal Church shortly before his death and contributed generously to it. He attended Yale University for three years, where he was a member of the Linonian Society.
James Fenimore Cooper was an American writer of the first half of the 19th century, whose historical romances depicting colonial and indigenous characters from the 17th to the 19th centuries brought him fame and fortune. He lived much of his boyhood and his last fifteen years in Cooperstown, New York, which was founded by his father William Cooper on property that he owned. Cooper became a member of the Episcopal Church shortly before his death and contributed generously to it. He attended Yale University for three years, where he was a member of the Linonian Society.
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