Portrait of James Fenimore Cooper

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.

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The Pilot: A Tale of the Sea

"The Pilot: A Tale of the Sea" by James Fenimore Cooper is a novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative explores themes of maritime advent...

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Oak Openings

“Oak Openings” by James Fenimore Cooper is a novel written in the early 19th century. The book explores themes of nature, humanity, and the complex re...

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Jack Tier; Or, The Florida Reef

"Jack Tier; Or, The Florida Reef" by James Fenimore Cooper is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story begins against the backdrop of mariti...

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Home as Found Sequel to "Homeward Bound"

"Home as Found" by James Fenimore Cooper is a novel written in the late 19th century. It serves as a sequel to Cooper's earlier work "Homeward Bound,"...

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Homeward Bound; Or, the Chase: A Tale of the Sea

"Homeward Bound; Or, the Chase: A Tale of the Sea" by James Fenimore Cooper is a novel written during the early 19th century. The story revolves aroun...

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Ned Myers, or, a Life Before the Mast

"Ned Myers, or, A Life Before the Mast" by James Fenimore Cooper is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work chronicles the li...

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The Wept of Wish-Ton-Wish

"The Wept of Wish-Ton-Wish" by James Fenimore Cooper is a historical novel written during the early 19th century. The narrative begins in a remote per...

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Tales for Fifteen

"Tales for Fifteen" by James Fenimore Cooper is a collection of short stories written in the early 19th century. The work, aiming to provide moral les...

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New York

"New York" by James Fenimore Cooper is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work presents an examination of the growth and signi...

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The Pioneers; Or, The Sources of the Susquehanna

"The Pioneers; Or, The Sources of the Susquehanna" by James Fenimore Cooper is a descriptive tale written in the early 19th century. The novel focuses...

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Recollections of Europe

"Recollections of Europe" by James Fenimore Cooper is a travel narrative written in the early 19th century. The book details the author’s experiences ...

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The Headsman; Or, The Abbaye des Vignerons

"The Headsman; Or, The Abbaye des Vignerons" by James Fenimore Cooper is a novel written in the early 19th century. Set against the picturesque backdr...

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Satanstoe; Or, the Littlepage Manuscripts. A Tale of the Colony

"Satanstoe; Or, the Littlepage Manuscripts. A Tale of the Colony" by J. Fenimore Cooper is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The n...

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The Chainbearer; Or, The Littlepage Manuscripts

"The Chainbearer; Or, The Littlepage Manuscripts" by James Fenimore Cooper is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative prim...

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The Deerslayer

"The Deerslayer" by James Fenimore Cooper is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The book explores the frontier life in America, foc...

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Autobiography of a Pocket-Handkerchief

"Autobiography of a Pocket-Handkerchief" by James Fenimore Cooper is a unique fictional narrative written in the early 19th century. This whimsical an...

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The Lake Gun

"The Lake Gun" by James Fenimore Cooper is a short story written in the mid-19th century, specifically around the time of the American political lands...

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Tales for Fifteen; Or, Imagination and Heart

"Tales for Fifteen; or, Imagination and Heart" by James Fenimore Cooper is a collection of short stories written in the early 19th century. This work ...

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The Pathfinder; Or, The Inland Sea

"The Pathfinder; Or, The Inland Sea" by James Fenimore Cooper is a novel written during the early 19th century. This adventurous tale revolves around ...

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The Water-Witch; Or, the Skimmer of the Seas: A Tale

"The Water-Witch; Or, the Skimmer of the Seas: A Tale" by James Fenimore Cooper is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative i...

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