Home as Found

James Fenimore Cooper's "Home as Found," a sequel to "Homeward Bound," delivers a sharp social satire of 19th-century American society. This meticulously prepared edition offers a window into the manners and customs of a bygone era, providing enduring insight into the complexities of social life in the United States. Cooper, a master of historical fiction, presents a keen social criticism woven into a compelling narrative.

Exploring themes relevant across generations, "Home as Found" uses the lens of fiction to examine the nuances of social interactions and the ever-present challenges of navigating societal expectations. Readers interested in literary classics, historical perspectives, and incisive satire will appreciate Cooper's enduring commentary on the American character. Rediscover this significant work of American literature, a powerful reflection on the pursuit of home and belonging.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Home as Found

James Fenimore Cooper's "Home as Found," a sequel to "Homeward Bound," delivers a sharp social satire of 19th-century American society. This meticulously prepared edition offers a window into the manners and customs of a bygone era, providing enduring insight into the complexities of social life in the United States. Cooper, a master of historical fiction, presents a keen social criticism woven into a compelling narrative.

Exploring themes relevant across generations, "Home as Found" uses the lens of fiction to examine the nuances of social interactions and the ever-present challenges of navigating societal expectations. Readers interested in literary classics, historical perspectives, and incisive satire will appreciate Cooper's enduring commentary on the American character. Rediscover this significant work of American literature, a powerful reflection on the pursuit of home and belonging.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Home as Found

Home as Found

by James Fenimore Cooper
Home as Found

Home as Found

by James Fenimore Cooper

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Overview

James Fenimore Cooper's "Home as Found," a sequel to "Homeward Bound," delivers a sharp social satire of 19th-century American society. This meticulously prepared edition offers a window into the manners and customs of a bygone era, providing enduring insight into the complexities of social life in the United States. Cooper, a master of historical fiction, presents a keen social criticism woven into a compelling narrative.

Exploring themes relevant across generations, "Home as Found" uses the lens of fiction to examine the nuances of social interactions and the ever-present challenges of navigating societal expectations. Readers interested in literary classics, historical perspectives, and incisive satire will appreciate Cooper's enduring commentary on the American character. Rediscover this significant work of American literature, a powerful reflection on the pursuit of home and belonging.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781023013239
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Publication date: 03/28/2025
Pages: 348
Product dimensions: 6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.81(d)

About the Author

Stephen Carl Arch is Professor of English at Michigan State University. He is the editor of Homeward Bound Or, The Chase: A Tale of the Sea by James Fenimore Cooper and the author of several books, including After Franklin: The Emergence of Autobiography in Post-Revolutionary America, 1780–1830.

Date of Birth:

September 15, 1789

Date of Death:

September 14, 1851

Place of Birth:

Burlington, New Jersey

Place of Death:

Cooperstown, New York

Education:

Yale University (expelled in 1805)

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Historical Introduction

Illustrations

Home as Found

Explanatory Notes

Textual Commentary

Textual Notes

Emendations

Rejected Readings

Word Division

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