The Crater; Or, Vulcan's Peak

Experience a thrilling 19th-century sea adventure with James Fenimore Cooper's "The Crater, Or, Vulcan's Peak; a Tale of the Pacific." Shipwrecked in the vast Pacific Ocean, the story unfolds on a remote desert island, promising both action and utopian aspirations. Cooper, celebrated for his historical fiction and sea stories, crafts a narrative rich with the challenges and possibilities of building a new world. Amidst the backdrop of a volcanic peak, this enduring tale explores themes of survival, society, and the human spirit's capacity for both creation and destruction. Discover a classic action & adventure novel that transports you to an extraordinary and unforgettable island experience.

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The Crater; Or, Vulcan's Peak

Experience a thrilling 19th-century sea adventure with James Fenimore Cooper's "The Crater, Or, Vulcan's Peak; a Tale of the Pacific." Shipwrecked in the vast Pacific Ocean, the story unfolds on a remote desert island, promising both action and utopian aspirations. Cooper, celebrated for his historical fiction and sea stories, crafts a narrative rich with the challenges and possibilities of building a new world. Amidst the backdrop of a volcanic peak, this enduring tale explores themes of survival, society, and the human spirit's capacity for both creation and destruction. Discover a classic action & adventure novel that transports you to an extraordinary and unforgettable island experience.

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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The Crater; Or, Vulcan's Peak

The Crater; Or, Vulcan's Peak

by James Fenimore Cooper
The Crater; Or, Vulcan's Peak

The Crater; Or, Vulcan's Peak

by James Fenimore Cooper

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Experience a thrilling 19th-century sea adventure with James Fenimore Cooper's "The Crater, Or, Vulcan's Peak; a Tale of the Pacific." Shipwrecked in the vast Pacific Ocean, the story unfolds on a remote desert island, promising both action and utopian aspirations. Cooper, celebrated for his historical fiction and sea stories, crafts a narrative rich with the challenges and possibilities of building a new world. Amidst the backdrop of a volcanic peak, this enduring tale explores themes of survival, society, and the human spirit's capacity for both creation and destruction. Discover a classic action & adventure novel that transports you to an extraordinary and unforgettable island experience.

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: 9781023082204
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Publication date: 03/28/2025
Pages: 362
Product dimensions: 6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.75(d)

About the Author

The creator of two genres that became staples of American literature — the sea romance and the frontier adventure — James Fenimore Cooper (1789-1851) was born in New Jersey, raised in the wilderness of New York, and spent five years at sea before embarking on his successful writing career. Among Cooper’s many novels, his best-known books are the five "Leatherstocking" tales — including The Deerslayer and The Last of the Mohicans — each featuring the fictional hero Natty Bumppo.

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)
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