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Set along the bustling waterways of colonial New York, The Water-Witch is a romantic and adventurous tale of smuggling, daring escapades, and mysterious characters. At the heart of the story is the enigmatic vessel known as the Water-Witch and its elusive captain, whose cunning... Read Full Overview

Christendom is gradually extricating itself from the ignorance, ferocity, and crimes of the middle ages. It is no longer subject of boast, that the hand which wields the sword, never held a pen, and men have long since ceased to be ashamed of knowledge. The multiplied means of... Read Full Overview

The Water Witch is a 1830 novel by James Fenimore Cooper. Set in 17th century New York, and the surrounding sea, the novel depicts the abduction of a women, Alida de Barberie, by the pirate captain of the brigantine, Water Witch, and the subsequent pursuit of that elusive ship,... Read Full Overview

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"The Water-witch" is a thrilling maritime adventure by James Fenimore Cooper, the celebrated author of "The Last of the Mohicans." Set in the early 18th century along the coast of New York, the novel tells the story of the 'Water-Witch, ' a mysterious and elusive schooner,... Read Full Overview

The Water Witch V1 is a novel written by James Fenimore Cooper, an American author best known for his historical fiction works. The book is set in the early 18th century and follows the story of a young sailor named Harry Birch who finds himself caught up in a web of intrigue... Read Full Overview

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This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

James Fenimore Cooper (September 15, 1789 - September 15, 1851) was a prolific and popular American writer of the early 19th century.His historical romances of frontier and Indian life in the early American days created a unique form of American literature. He lived most of his... Read Full Overview

The Water Witch, also known as The Skimmer of the Seas, is a novel written by James Fenimore Cooper. The story takes place in the 17th century, in the waters around New York City. The main character, Harry Birch, is a young man who becomes involved with a group of smugglers led... Read Full Overview