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.
Autobiography of a Pocket-Handkerchief
Witness history and society unfold through the eyes of an unlikely observer: a sentient, philosophical piece of cloth navigating the complexities of 19th-century life.
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
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 Chainbearer; Or, The Littlepage Manuscripts
In a newly formed America, a family's history reveals turmoil and ties amidst revolution and social change.
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
The Last of the Mohicans: A Narrative of 1757
Amidst a bloody war, a skilled frontiersman and his Native American companions fight to protect two sisters as they navigate a perilous wilderness filled with treachery and danger.
By James Fenimore Cooper
Miles Wallingford Sequel to "Afloat and Ashore"
A man and his crew fight to reclaim their ship as he struggles with love, loyalty, and the unforgiving sea.
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
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 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 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 Lake Gun
Amidst local legends and eerie sounds on Seneca Lake, a traveler uncovers a haunting tale of a politician doomed to wander for his deceit.
By James Fenimore Cooper
New York
Witness the captivating story of a city's rise to global dominance amidst the backdrop of a nation teetering on the brink of division.
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
Mercedes of Castile; Or, The Voyage to Cathay
Amidst political tensions in 15th-century Spain a wise queen must make a crucial decision.
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 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
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
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
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