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It is a strong proof of the diffusive tendency of every thing in this country, that America never yet collected a fleet. Nothing is wanting to this display of power but the will. But a fleet requires only one commander, and a feeling is fast spreading in the country that we ought... Read Full Overview

Author of the first scholarly history of the United States Navy, James Fenimore Cooper had long hoped to commemorate the American Navy by representing its fleet in action. Since no such fleet existed in 1841, he reverted to the Jacobite War of 1745 when the great British and... Read Full Overview

The Two Admirals is an 1842 nautical fiction novel by James Fenimore Cooper. The novel was written after the Leatherstocking Tales novel The Deerslayer. Set during the 18th century and exploring the British Royal Navy, Cooper wrote the novel out of encouragement of his English... Read Full Overview

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The Two Admirals is a historical novel written by James Fenimore Cooper, first published in 1842. The story is set during the American Revolution and follows the adventures of two admirals, Sir Gervaise Oakes and Bluewater, who are both loyal to the British Crown. The two admirals... Read Full Overview

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Set against the backdrop of 18th-century naval warfare, The Two Admirals explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and duty. The story follows Sir Gervaise Oakes and Richard Bluewater, two admiral friends whose political differences place them on opposing sides in a royal succession... Read Full Overview

The Two Admirals

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