Miles Wallingford by James Fenimore Cooper
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About this eBook
| Author | Cooper, James Fenimore, 1789-1851 |
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| Title |
Miles Wallingford Sequel to "Afloat and Ashore" |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Distributed Proofreaders |
| Summary | "Miles Wallingford" by James Fenimore Cooper is a novel written in the mid-19th century. This work serves as a sequel to the earlier narrative "Afloat and Ashore," continuing the adventures of the protagonist, Miles Wallingford. The book explores themes of personal struggle, social commentary, and the trials associated with love and duty, as it follows Miles through various challenges and interactions in his life. At the start of the narrative, we witness a dramatic event involving Miles and his crew as they return to their vessel, the Wallingford. Amidst the turmoil of rescue and recovery from an accident, Miles reflects on his relationships, particularly with Lucy, a young woman whose affection seems to be intertwined with that of another character, Andrew Drewett. The opening portion highlights emotional reunions, the aftermath of a distressing incident, and the navigation of complex relationships, which set the stage for further exploration of the characters' lives and societal dynamics throughout the book. Through a blend of adventure and introspection, the story delves into the nuances of love, loyalty, and the realities of life at sea. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Sea stories |
| Subject | Seafaring life -- Fiction |
| Subject | Merchant mariners -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 11243 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 23, 2004 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 86 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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