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This work has already appeared in Graham's Magazine, under the title of "Rose Budd." The change of name is solely the act of the author, and arises from a conviction that the appellation given in this publication is more appropriate than the one laid aside. The necessity of writing... Read Full Overview

James Fenimore Cooper (1789-1851) was an American writer of the first half of the 19th century whose historical romances depicting frontier and Native American life from the 17th-19th centuries created a unique form of American literature. He lived for much of his boyhood, and... Read Full Overview

"Jack Tier" from James Fenimore Cooper. Prolific and popular American writer of the early 19th century (1789-1851).

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

Jack Tier V1 is a novel written by James Fenimore Cooper, a renowned American author known for his works of historical fiction. The book is set in the mid-19th century and follows the story of a young sailor named Jack Tier, who is hired to work on a ship called the Ariel. The... Read Full Overview

Jack Tier Volume 1 is a novel written by James Fenimore Cooper. The story is set in the 19th century and revolves around the character of Jack Tier, a sailor who is known for his bravery and quick thinking. The novel follows Jack as he embarks on a dangerous mission to rescue... Read Full Overview

Reproduction of the original: Jack Tier or The Florida Reef by James Fenimore Cooper

Reproduction of the original: Jack Tier or The Florida Reef by James Fenimore Cooper

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

Jack Tier, or the Florida Reef is a novel by James Fenimore Cooper first published in 1848 by New York publisher Hurd and Houghton. Set during the Mexican-American war, the novel relates a twenty-year homosocial relationship verging on the homoerotic between a sailor and the... Read Full Overview

Book Excerpt: ...gets along, for she keeps all snug under water; but, unless she can travel faster than she does just now, the Molly Swash would soon lend her the Mother Carey's Chickens of her own wake to amuse her.""She has the tide against her, just here, sir; no doubt she... Read Full Overview