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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

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

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

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

Extrait Ce magnifique bras de mer qui baigne les c tes d'Am rique entre le quaranti me et le quarante et uni me degr de latitude, est form par les confluents de l'Hudson, le Hackensack, le Passaic, le Bariton et une multitude de petites rivi res qui versent toutes, entre l'espace... Read Full Overview

"L' cumeur de mer" par James Fenimore Cooper. James Fenimore Cooper tait un crivain am ricain (1789-1851).

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

This unabridged and complete new edition of The Water-Witch is unlike any reproduction of a vintage printing available (as is apparent in Previewing other offerings). It is unlike both the new formats which use small print to pack the story into half the pages (or sell... 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

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 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

Diese Hardcover-Ausgabe ist Teil der TREDITION CLASSICS. Der Verlag tredition aus Hamburg ver ffentlicht in der Buchreihe TREDITION CLASSICS Werke aus mehr als zwei Jahrtausenden. Diese waren zu einem Gro teil vergriffen oder nur noch antiquarisch erh ltlich. Mit TREDITION CLASSICS... Read Full Overview