The Wing-and-Wing

by James Fenimore Cooper

Overview

Set sail on a thrilling adventure during the Napoleonic Wars in J. Fenimore Cooper's "The Wing-and-Wing: Le Feu-Follet." This meticulously prepared edition brings to life a classic tale of naval warfare and historical fiction, capturing the spirit of the age of sail.

Experience the drama and danger of the high seas as the French Navy clashes with its enemies. Cooper, a master of sea stories, expertly weaves a narrative rich in historical detail and maritime action. Dive into a world of daring exploits and strategic battles, where courage and cunning determine the fate of nations.

"The Wing-and-Wing" offers a captivating glimpse into a pivotal period of history. Perfect for readers who enjoy historical fiction and classic sea adventures, this book remains a testament to the enduring power of storytelling. Discover why Cooper is celebrated as one of the great voices in American literature.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781023100694
Publisher:	Anson Street Press
Publication date:	03/28/2025
Pages:	352
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.81(d)

About the Author

James Fenimore Cooper was born in 1789 in New Jersey, the son of a wealthy land agent who founded Cooperstown in New York State. Cooper attended Yale, but was expelled in 1805 and spent five years at sea on merchant then naval ships. He married in 1811, and eventually settled in New York. Precaution, Cooper's first novel, was written in 1820 as a study of English manners; its successors, The Spy and The Pilot, written within the next three years, were more characteristic of the vein of military or seagoing romance that was to become typical of him. In 1823 he began the Leatherstocking Tales series of novels, centred on a shared Native American character at different periods of his life, for which he is chiefly remembered. Cooper's reputation as one of America's leading authors was quickly established, and spread to Europe by a long stay there from 1826, making him one of the first American writers popular beyond that country. After his return to America in 1832, however, conservative political essays and novels dramatising similar views, as well as critiques of American society and abuses of democracy, led to a decline in his popularity. James Fenimore Cooper died in 1851.

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)