The Ways of the Hour

by James Fenimore Cooper

Overview

Step back into 19th-century America with James Fenimore Cooper's "The Ways of the Hour," a compelling work of historical fiction interwoven with elements of mystery and social commentary. This meticulously prepared edition of a classic invites readers to explore a bygone era through a lens of intrigue.

Delve into a world where secrets abound, and the search for truth unfolds layer by layer. Cooper, renowned for his historical narratives, crafts a story that engages with the societal norms and undercurrents of his time. Fans of detective fiction and literary masterpieces will appreciate the novel's blend of suspense and insightful observations. "The Ways of the Hour" offers a glimpse into a meticulously rendered past, exploring themes that continue to resonate with readers today.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781023597876
Publisher:	Anson Street Press
Publication date:	03/29/2025
Pages:	360
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.75(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)