Afterglow

By James Fenimore Cooper Jr.

Book Overview

Afterglow is a novel by James Fenimore Cooper, published in 1857. The story is set in the mid-18th century and follows the life of a wealthy American family, the Littlepage family. The main character is Mordaunt Littlepage, a young man who inherits his father's estate and becomes embroiled in a series of conflicts with his neighbors and the British government. The novel explores themes of patriotism, loyalty, and family values, as Mordaunt struggles to maintain his independence and protect his land from encroaching forces. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including British officers, Native Americans, and French traders. Afterglow is notable for its vivid descriptions of the American wilderness and its portrayal of the tensions between the colonists and the British government leading up to the American Revolution. It is also considered one of Cooper's more introspective works, as Mordaunt grapples with his own identity and place in the world. Overall, Afterglow is a compelling historical novel that offers a glimpse into the early days of American history.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163706094
• ISBN13: 9781163706091
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 98 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"