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First published in 1841, "The Deerslayer" was the last of James Fenimore Cooper's "Leatherstocking Tales" to be written. Chronologically set first the novel introduces the reader to the hero of the series, the young frontiersmen Natty Bumppo. In this prequel to the later "Leatherstocking Tales," Natty, the "Deerslayer", is at Otsego Lake in central, upstate New York, during the years 1740-1745, a time in which the French and Indian Wars were beginning and the advance of civilization began to dominate the landscape of New York State. The story revolves around the conflict that arises between Natty and the Huron tribe when he and his friend Chingachgook attempt to rescue Henry March and Tom Hutter, who have been taken as prisoners by the Huron for attacking and scalping members of the tribe. Absorbing and realistically detailed, "The Deerslayer" is both a romantic adventure and a fascinating glimpse of the colonies in the decades before the American Revolution. The savage violence of the time is contrasted in moving prose with the breathtaking landscape of the New World. This thrilling tale of early American frontier life and adventure completes James Fenimore Cooper's saga of the "Leatherstocking Tales". This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper.

From merely surviving the loss of his shipmates and the embayment of his ship within The Reef, protagonist and role-model Mark Woolston goes on to thrive by his own industry. Following a regional volcanic upheaval which raises new land, he founds a similarly industrious and thriving colony after escaping from, then returning to, The Reef. The outnumbered colonists must defend their new homes and possessions against natives who covet the new land. James Fenimore Cooper (1789-1851) was a prolific and popular American writer of the early 19th century. His historical romances of frontier and Indian life in the early American days created a unique form of American literature. Before embarking on his career as a writer, Cooper served in the U.S. Navy as a Midshipman, which greatly influenced many of his novels and other writings. The novel that launched his career was The Spy, a tale about counterespionage set during the Revolutionary War. He also wrote numerous sea stories, and his best-known works are five historical novels of the frontier period known as the Leatherstocking Tales. Among his most famous works is the Romantic novel The Last of the Mohicans, often regarded as his masterpiece.

Wyandotté is a historical novel set during the American Revolution and tells the story of a derelict Indian "Saucy Nick", also called Wyandotté ("Great Chief"), in the remote woods of upstate New York, who stands between a small group of settlers and an Indian tribe that want to slaughter them. Wyandotté's depictions violate stereotypes of Native Americans and novel rejects the more established history of the New York border war during the Revolution. James Fenimore Cooper (1789-1851) was a prolific and popular American writer of the early 19th century. His historical romances of frontier and Indian life in the early American days created a unique form of American literature. Before embarking on his career as a writer, Cooper served in the U.S. Navy as a Midshipman, which greatly influenced many of his novels and other writings. The novel that launched his career was The Spy, a tale about counterespionage set during the Revolutionary War. He also wrote numerous sea stories, and his best-known works are five historical novels of the frontier period known as the Leatherstocking Tales. Among his most famous works is the Romantic novel The Last of the Mohicans, often regarded as his masterpiece.

The Spy is a tale about counterespionage set during the Revolutionary War, with main character Harvey Birch, British loyalist who is in fact a George Washington's spy. The plot ranges back and forth over the neutral ground between the Continental and British armies with great haste and sweep. The action takes place so near to great events and the characters are all invested with something of the dusky light of heroes, while George Washington moves among them like an unsuspected god. This was the earliest American novel to win wide and permanent fame and may be said to have begun the type of romance which dominated U.S. fiction for 30 years. James Fenimore Cooper (1789-1851) was a prolific and popular American writer of the early 19th century. His historical romances of frontier and Indian life in the early American days created a unique form of American literature. Before embarking on his career as a writer, Cooper served in the U.S. Navy as a Midshipman, which greatly influenced many of his novels and other writings. The novel that launched his career was The Spy, he also wrote numerous sea stories, and his best-known works are five historical novels of the frontier period known as the Leatherstocking Tales. Among his most famous works is the Romantic novel The Last of the Mohicans, often regarded as his masterpiece.

Miles Wallingford Jr. is son of wealthy New York landowners, who chooses to go to sea after the death of his parents. In "Afloat and Ashore" focus is on the challenging relationship between Miles and Neb, a runaway slave who stows away aboard the ship and only is left unpunished when Miles claims him as his own slave. The two become close allies aboard the ship, but the racial and power differences between Miles, who becomes a petty officer aboard the vessel, and Neb, who is confined to the role of regular seaman. A sequel "Miles Wallingford" continues to follow the maritime adventures of Miles Wallingford Jr, and his long-time friends Neb and Lucy Harding, and resolves many thematic and plot elements left unsettled in Afloat and Ashore. Novels are partially autobiographical, inspired by J. Fenimore Cooper's own experiences as a sailor. James Fenimore Cooper (1789-1851) was a prolific and popular American writer of the early 19th century. His historical romances of frontier and Indian life in the early American days created a unique form of American literature. Before embarking on his career as a writer, Cooper served in the U.S. Navy as a Midshipman, which greatly influenced many of his novels and other writings. The novel that launched his career was The Spy, a tale about counterespionage set during the Revolutionary War. He also wrote numerous sea stories, and his best-known works are five historical novels of the frontier period known as the Leatherstocking Tales. Among his most famous works is the Romantic novel The Last of the Mohicans, often regarded as his masterpiece.

Aus dem Buch: "Das Antlitz des Fremden röthete sich ein wenig; vielleicht aus Scham über einen Auftrag, in welchem er so weit hierher gekommen, oder vielleicht auch aus Aerger über einen so deutlichen Wink, daß je eher dieses unangenehme Geschäft beendet wäre, desto lieber es seinem Wirthe sein würde. Doch verrieth er noch nicht die Absicht, von der Vollstreckung seines Befehls abzulassen; im Gegentheil, etwas von jener unterwürfigen Weise ablegend, welche anzunehmen er vielleicht für politisch gehalten hatte, so lange er die Ansichten eines so geraden Mannes sondiren wollte, brach er jetzt vielmehr in die Darlegung einer üblen Laune aus, die wohl besser dem Geschmack Dessen angemessen war, dem er diente." James Fenimore Cooper (1789-1851) war ein amerikanischer Schriftsteller der Romantik.

Aus dem Buch: "Es ist unnöthig, ausführlich zu wiederholen, was bei Gelegenheit unsres zweiten Besuchs in dem Farmhause vorging. Miller nahm uns auf''s freundlichste auf, und bot uns ein Bett an, wenn wir bei ihm übernachten wollten. Die Geschichte mit dem einen Bett hatte uns im Lauf unsrer Wanderungen mehr Noth gemacht, als Alles andere. Die bessern Gasthäuser New-Yorks sind zwar längst über das System der zweiund dreischläfrigen Betten hinaus, und in keinem achtbaren Hotel wird einem Gentleman mehr zugemuthet, er solle, so fern nicht dringende Nothfälle eine Entschuldigung bieten, auch nur sein Zimmer, geschweige denn sein Bett mit einem andern theilen; aber dieß ist eine Regel, welche auf Hausirer und wandernde Musikanten keine Anwendung findet. Wir hatten Augenschein genommen und gefunden, daß man von uns erwartete, wir sollten nicht nur in demselben Bett, sondern auch in einer Stube schlafen, die mit andern Betten angefüllt war." James Fenimore Cooper (1789-1851) war ein amerikanischer Schriftsteller der Romantik.

Aus dem Buch: "Ich starrte den Brigadier voll Verwundrung und Staunen an. Es war nichts Merkwürdiges in der Verfinstrung, selbst, es war eine alltägliche Sache; aber die Genauigkeit, womit sie berechnet worden, fügte zu den andern Phänomenen noch den schrecklichen Umstand hinzu, daß man einen Blick in die Zukunft thun konnte. Ich begann nun den ungeheuren Unterschied einzusehen, mit Wissen unter einer moralischen Verfinsterung zu leben, und ohne Wissen; das Letztere war gewiß eine Kleinigkeit gegen das Erstere. Die Vorsehung hat sehr gut für unser Glück gesorgt, indem sie uns nicht über den gegenwärtigen Augenblick hinauszusehen vergönnte." James Fenimore Cooper (1789-1851) war ein amerikanischer Schriftsteller der Romantik.

James Fenimore Cooper (1789-1851) war ein amerikanischer Schriftsteller der Romantik. Cooper ist in vielerlei Hinsicht eine Schlüsselfigur der amerikanischen Literatur. Neben Washington Irving war er der erste amerikanische Schriftsteller, der von seinen Büchern leben konnte. Er blieb bis weit in das 20. Jahrhundert hinein auch in Europa der wohl meistgelesene. Inhalt: • Der rote Freibeuter • Die Wassernixe oder der Streicher durch die Meere • Aus dem Buch: • "Sie waren in diesem Augenblick dem Schiffe nahe, das unweit der Kaje vor Anker lag, und, wie der junge Seemann heimlich im Turme erfahren hatte, am folgenden Morgen mit Frau Wyllys und der bezaubernden Gertraud nach Karolina absegeln sollte. Während das Boot vorüberschwamm, betrachtete Wilder mit Seemannsaugen das Schiff beim schwachen Sternenlicht. Kein Teil des Rumpfs, die Spieren, die Takelage, nichts entging seiner Untersuchung; und als sie sich entfernten und alles ineinanderfloß und wie eine dunkle Masse hinter ihnen lag, da lehnte sich der junge Mann mit dem Kopfe auf den Bootsrand und fiel in ein langes und tiefes Nachdenken. Wilder war der erste, der die Stille brach und, sich plötzlich fassend und besinnend, die paar Worte hervorstieß: "Ein großes, festes Schiff; ein Schiff, das eine lange Jagd machen könnte!"