Bücher von James Fenimore Cooper

The Deerslayer, or The First War-Path (1841) was James Fenimore Cooper's last novel in his Leatherstocking Tales. Its 1740-1745 time period makes it the first installment chronologically and in the lifetime of the hero of the Leatherstocking tales, Natty Bumppo. The novel's setting on Otsego Lake in central, upstate New York, is the same as that of The Pioneers, the first of the Leatherstocking Tales to be published (1823). The Deerslayer is considered to be the prequel to the rest of the series. Fenimore Cooper begins his work by relating the astonishing advance of civilization in New York State, which is the setting of four of his five Leatherstocking Tales. This novel introduces Natty Bumppo as "Deerslayer" a young frontiersman in early 18th-century New York, who objects to the practice of taking scalps, on the grounds that every living thing should follow "the gifts" of its nature, which would keep European Americans from taking scalps. Two characters who actually seek to take scalps are Deerslayer's foil Henry March (alias "Hurry Harry") and the former pirate 'Floating Tom' Hutter, to whom Deerslayer is introduced en route to a rendezvous with the latter's lifelong friend Chingachgook (who first appeared as "Indian John" in The Pioneers). Shortly before the rendezvous, Hutter's residence is besieged by the indigenous Hurons, and Hutter and March sneak into the camp of the besiegers to kill and scalp as many as they can; but are captured in the act, and later ransomed by Bumppo, Chingachgook, and Hutter's daughters Judith and Hetty. Bumppo and Chingachgook thereafter plan to rescue Chingachgook's kidnapped betrothed Wah-ta-Wah (alias 'Hist') from the Hurons; but, in rescuing her, Bumppo is captured. In his absence, the Hurons invade Hutter's home, and Hutter is scalped alive. On his deathbed, he confesses that Judith and Hetty were not his daughters by birth, and Judith determines to discover her natural father's identity; but her search reveals only that her late mother had been of aristocratic descent, and had married 'Floating Tom' after the collapse of an illicit affair. Later, Judith attempts and fails to rescue Deerslayer; and they are all saved at last when March returns with English reinforcements, who massacre the Hurons and mortally wound Hetty. After Hetty's death, Judith proposes marriage to Deerslayer, but is refused, and is last described as the paramour of a soldier. Fifteen years later, Bumppo and Chingachgook return to the site to find Hutter's house in ruins. (wikipedia.org)

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The oak-openings: or, The bee-hunter is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1873.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

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The Jack O'Lantern, Le Feu-Follet V2: Or The Privateer is a novel written by James Fenimore Cooper and originally published in 1842. The book is set during the American Revolution and tells the story of a privateer named Jack Tier, who is also known as the Jack O'Lantern. The Jack O'Lantern is a mysterious figure who sails the seas, attacking British ships and causing chaos for the British Navy. The novel follows Jack Tier as he navigates through the dangerous waters of the Atlantic, battling the British and trying to stay one step ahead of their forces. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, including a beautiful young woman named Rose Budd, who becomes his love interest. As the story unfolds, Jack Tier and Rose Budd find themselves caught up in a web of intrigue and danger, as they try to outwit the British and stay alive. The novel is filled with action, adventure, and romance, making it a thrilling read for fans of historical fiction. Overall, The Jack O'Lantern, Le Feu-Follet V2: Or The Privateer is a classic novel that captures the spirit of the American Revolution and the bravery of those who fought for freedom. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, adventure, and romance.In Three Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The Redskins Or, Indian And Injin: Being The Conclusion Of The Littlepage Manuscripts is a novel written by James Fenimore Cooper. The book is a historical fiction that revolves around the conflict between Native Americans and white settlers in the United States during the 18th century. The story follows the Littlepage family, who are caught in the middle of the conflict, as they try to navigate their way through the changing landscape of the American frontier. The book explores themes of race, identity, and the clash of cultures. It is a thrilling adventure story that is both entertaining and informative, providing readers with a glimpse into the complex history of the American West. With its vivid descriptions, engaging characters, and fast-paced action, The Redskins Or, Indian And Injin: Being The Conclusion Of The Littlepage Manuscripts is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, Native American culture, or classic literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Though Satanstoe has been too much neglected by readers of Cooper's time and ours, it is one of his most interesting books, combining nostalgic autobiographical recollections, pictures of manners, action and adventure, and social philosophy in one of the author's happiest experiments in fiction. Ostensibly, it gives a comprehensive view of colonial life and society in New York State in the middle of the eighteenth century, blending all these elements with the narrative skill for which the author has always been famous.

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Describing Italy as "the only region of the earth that I truly love," James Fenimore Cooper used the style of picturesque impressionism to convey his vision of Italy as the microcosm of an ordered and a beautiful world.In theory, the picturesque style of writing could produce verbal sketches that embodied a visual complexity similar to that of the great Baroque and Romantic landscape paintings. In practice, the hundreds of travel books written in the picturesque style in the early 1900s communicated rapturous enthusiasm with blurred or even false reports of actual scenes. Cooper, with his scrupulous fidelity to the seen world, intended to alter this practice decisively.The response of his imagination to the light, color, forms, artifacts and figures of the Italian landscape and to the manifold significances they embody follows in joyful appreciation of the land, culture and people of a country that induced in him the desire "to enjoy the passing moment."In Italy, Cooper refrained from commenting on politics, though he was an incorrigibly political man who responded to an insistent need to define the New World in defining the Old. The independence of his observations drew censure from American reviewers of the 1830s, who could not comprehend that his preference for the Bay for Naples over New York Harbor reflected his intellectual passion to rise above nationalistic feelings in matters of taste, morality and justice.

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Auf dem Kriegspfad!Mit den Lederstrumpf-Erzählungen hat sich der auf historische Themen spezialisierte Georges Ramaïoli (Der weiße Indianer, Zululand) eines der großen Klassiker der Abenteuerliteratur angenommen. Fasziniert von der einfachen, zivilisationsfernen Welt der amerikanischen Wildnis, schuf James Fenimore Cooper mit dem Jäger und Fallensteller Natty Bumppo den archetypischen Frontiersman, der als Vorbild für zahlreiche Westernhelden diente.Zur Zeit der Kolonialkriege spielt »Der letzte Mohikaner«, als sowohl Großbritannien und Frankreich von verschiedenen indianischen Verbündeten bei ihrem Kampf um die Vorherrschaft in Nordamerika unterstützt wurden. Im Mittelpunkt der von Liebe und Verrat geprägten Handlung steht der Angriff auf die britische Garnison Fort William Henry. Gemeinsam mit Chingachgook und dessen Sohn Uncas kämpft der nun als »Falkenauge« bekannte Waldläufer gegen die blutrünstigen Huronen und deren dämonischen Anführer Magua!

Auf dem Kriegspfad!Mit den Lederstrumpf-Erzählungen hat sich der auf historische Themen spezialisierte Georges Ramaïoli (Der weiße Indianer, Zululand) eines der großen Klassiker der Abenteuerliteratur angenommen. Fasziniert von der einfachen, zivilisationsfernen Welt der amerikanischen Wildnis, schuf James Fenimore Cooper mit dem Jäger und Fallensteller Natty Bumppo den archetypischen Frontiersman, der als Vorbild für zahlreiche Westernhelden diente.»Der Wildtöter« schildert die Erlebnisse des zwanzigjährigen Waldläufers, der sich am See Glimmerglass mit seinem Freund, dem Indianer Chingachgook treffen will. An der Seite des brutalen Hinterwäldlers Harry March schließt er sich einem ehemaligen Seemann an, der mit seinen Töchtern inmitten des Sees in einer befestigten Blockhütte namens »Biberburg« lebt. Dort wird Natty Bumppo in eine Welt des Kampfes eingeführt, denn die feindseligen Krieger des Mingo-Stamms erweisen sich als ebenso gefährliche Gegner wie die verschlagenen Huronen...