The Wept of Wish-Ton-Wish by James Fenimore Cooper

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Author Cooper, James Fenimore, 1789-1851
Title The Wept of Wish-Ton-Wish
Note Reading ease score: 61.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "The Wept of Wish-Ton-Wish" by James Fenimore Cooper is a historical novel written during the early 19th century. The narrative begins in a remote period of American history, focusing on the experiences of early settlers as they confront both the wilderness and native inhabitants. The central character introduced is Mark Heathcote, a pious and determined colonist navigating the complexities of frontier life, with themes of religion, loyalty, and the challenges of establishing a new home in a land fraught with danger. The opening of the tale sets the stage for this early American narrative, describing the challenges faced by Mark Heathcote as he and his family adapt to life in a newly settled area. Following their arrival as religious refugees, the Heathcotes work to create a homestead amid the surrounding wilderness, dealing with personal loss and community dynamics. The prelude emphasizes the prevalence of conflicts with Native tribes, historical figures, and the cautious adaptation to the land's demands. As Mark decides to venture into the wild again after facing a personal loss, the unfolding interactions hint at deeper complexities involving family ties, threats from the indigenous people, and quests for spirituality within their new world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Historical fiction
Subject War stories
Subject King Philip's War, 1675-1676 -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 8888
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Most Recently Updated Mar 24, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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