The Spy

by James Fenimore Cooper Narrated by LibriVox Community

Overview

James Fenimore Cooper's second novel, The Spy (1821), is based on Sir Walter Scott's Waverly series, and tells an adventure tale about the American Revolution. The protagonist is Harvey Birch, a supposed loyalist who actually is a spy for George Washington, disguised as 'Mr Harper.' The book brought Cooper fame and wealth, and is regarded as the first great success in American fiction.

Summary by Gord MacKenzie

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Written in 1821, this historical novel is Cooper's paean to the Revolutionary War, as protagonist Harry Birch finds himself wrongly accused of selling vital information to the British. The book incorporates several real characters, including George Washington.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940169419436
Publisher:	LibriVox
Publication date:	08/25/2014
Sales rank:	384,939

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