James Fenimore Cooper
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.
The Wept of Wish-Ton-Wish
In early America, a colonist risks everything to protect his family and his faith amidst the dangers of the wild frontier and looming threats from Native tribes.
By James Fenimore Cooper
Home as Found Sequel to "Homeward Bound"
Returning home after time away, a woman confronts social complexities and personal challenges as she seeks to understand her place in a changing American landscape.
By James Fenimore Cooper
The Monikins
Get ready to laugh as an author shares the bizarre story of his family, revealing the strange truths about wealth, class, and human nature.
By James Fenimore Cooper
Precaution: A Novel
In a world of social expectations and curious neighbors, the arrival of a new family stirs up questions of love, status, and hidden intentions.
By James Fenimore Cooper
Oak Openings
In the early 19th-century American wilderness, a bee hunter's life is disrupted by cultural clashes, impending conflict, and the struggle for survival
By James Fenimore Cooper
The Water-Witch; Or, the Skimmer of the Seas: A Tale
In a world of wealth and pirates, a puzzling sailor crashes into colonial society, altering the fate of a niece and her uncle.
By James Fenimore Cooper
The Red Rover: A Tale
In colonial America, a web of secrets and suspicion unfolds when a mysterious ship arrives in town, threatening to pull a curious tailor into the dangerous world of a notorious pirate.
By James Fenimore Cooper
The Prairie
A rugged group seeking new beginnings crosses a wild land, but their journey turns treacherous when they face conflict with native tribes.
By James Fenimore Cooper
Tales for Fifteen; Or, Imagination and Heart
In a collection of stories from the 1800s, youthful friendships and affection are tested when societal standards threaten to pull apart the purity of bonds between women.
By James Fenimore Cooper
Recollections of Europe
Embark on a 19th-century adventure with an American as he sails across the ocean to discover the wonders and contrasts of European life.
By James Fenimore Cooper
The Spy
In a divided land during a revolutionary war, a mysterious traveler's search for shelter unveils a world of hidden identities, fragile loyalties, and deadly secrets.
By James Fenimore Cooper
The Pilot: A Tale of the Sea
Amidst treacherous seas and approaching storms, a skilled pilot guides a ship and its crew, determining whether they will survive a dangerous voyage.
By James Fenimore Cooper
Jack Tier; Or, The Florida Reef
A captain's plans go awry as old acquaintances and hidden agendas surface amidst a perilous sea voyage.
By James Fenimore Cooper
The Two Admirals
On the 18th-century seas, a family's legacy is tested when a daring rescue reveals the courage needed to navigate both treacherous waters and the complexities of honor.
By James Fenimore Cooper
The Pathfinder; Or, The Inland Sea
Set on the Great Lakes, characters battle both the wilderness and warring tribes in their quest for survival and alliances.
By James Fenimore Cooper
The Headsman; Or, The Abbaye des Vignerons
An American family’s Swiss adventure takes a dark turn when a headsman's presence threatens to disrupt the delicate balance between enlightenment and superstition.
By James Fenimore Cooper
The Deerslayer
In a colonial world teeming with both breathtaking beauty and unspeakable danger, two contrasting souls journey into the wild, where they will discover the depths of morality and the brutal truths of conquest.
By James Fenimore Cooper
Wyandotté; Or, The Hutted Knoll: A Tale
In the early 1800's, a family journeys into the wilderness to build a home and finds struggle and conflict between Native Americans and colonizers.
By James Fenimore Cooper
The Bravo: A Tale
Amidst the shadowy canals of a fading republic, a nobleman's secret mission plunges him into a world of intrigue and danger, where justice is a luxury and fate is a cruel master.
By James Fenimore Cooper
Homeward Bound; Or, the Chase: A Tale of the Sea
A family returning home on a ship finds themselves in a surprising chase, forcing them to deal with society's difficulties and their relationship with the law.
By James Fenimore Cooper