"Recollections of Europe" by James Fenimore Cooper is a captivating travelogue from the 1800s that chronicles the author's voyage through Europe, with special attention given to England and France. Presented as a collection of letters, the book provides Cooper's insights into European society, culture, and landscapes, all viewed through the eyes of an American traveler. The story begins with the author preparing for his trip and saying a heartfelt goodbye to his New York home before boarding a ship to Europe; the excitement of the journey is mixed with fear, as he describes the beautiful sights along the Hudson River, the peaceful sea, and his interactions with other passengers and the ship's crew, conveying both a sense of longing and anticipation as he considers how different Europe will be from America.
Recollections of Europe
By James Fenimore Cooper
Embark on a 19th-century adventure with an American as he sails across the ocean to discover the wonders and contrasts of European life.
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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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