"The Water-Witch; Or, the Skimmer of the Seas: A Tale" by James Fenimore Cooper is a journey into early colonial America where piracy clashes with high-society, testing the morals of the era. The narrative unfolds with the introduction of key figures like the clever Alderman Van Beverout and his niece, Alida, whose lives are upended by the arrival of a mysterious sailor, pulling them into a world of risky seafaring escapades. Setting the scene in the bustling New York harbor of the 1700s, Cooper paints a backdrop rich with European influence, native customs, and power struggles. When the Alderman leaves home with his slaves, their conversations give an insight into his personality and apprehension about the growing city, setting the stage for the confrontations and connections to come when they cross paths with the puzzling "Skimmer of the Seas."
The Water-Witch; Or, the Skimmer of the Seas: A Tale
By James Fenimore Cooper
In a world of wealth and pirates, a puzzling sailor crashes into colonial society, altering the fate of a niece and her uncle.
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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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