The Water Witch V2

By James Fenimore Cooper

Book Overview

""The Water Witch V2"" is a novel written by James Fenimore Cooper. It is a historical fiction set in the early 18th century, during the colonial era in America. The story revolves around the character of Harry Birch, who is a spy for the British army during the American Revolution. Birch is tasked with obtaining information about the American rebels, and he does so by posing as a loyalist to the American cause. The novel is set in the Hudson River Valley, and the plot revolves around the use of a mysterious vessel called the Water Witch. The Water Witch is a fast and nimble ship that is used to smuggle goods and people along the river, and it becomes a key element in Birch's espionage activities. The novel is filled with action, adventure, and intrigue, as Birch navigates the dangerous waters of the Hudson River and tries to outsmart both the British and American forces.Cooper's writing style is characterized by vivid descriptions of the natural landscape and the people who inhabit it. He also explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and patriotism, as Birch struggles with his own loyalties and the conflicting demands of his mission. ""The Water Witch V2"" is a thrilling and engaging novel that provides a unique perspective on the American Revolution and the people who fought for their beliefs.Myndert was quite as much astonished, by this language, and the subdued manner of the smuggler, as Ludlow himself. When he expected the heaviestdemand on his address, in order to check the usual forward and reckless familiarity of Seadrift, in order that his connexion with the 'Skimmer of the Seas' might be as much as possible involved in ambiguity, to his own amazement, he found his purpose more than aided by the sudden and extraordinary respect with which he was treated.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: 1162712015
• ISBN13: 9781162712017
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.5" x 9.3"