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Title: The Red Rover: A Tale

Note: Reading ease score: 63.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

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Summary: "The Red Rover: A Tale" by James Fenimore Cooper is a novel written in the early 19th century. Set in the backdrop of Colonial America during a time of notable historical conflict, the book delves into themes of maritime adventure, loyalty, and the complexities of human character. The opening chapters introduce a variety of characters, including a local tailor and a mysterious ship, setting the stage for a narrative that will likely intertwine their fates with those of the elusive pirate known as the Red Rover. At the start of the tale, the setting is established in Newport, Rhode Island, where the once-thriving port is now experiencing a period of calm before a brewing storm of conflict related to the ongoing war between England and France. The narrative captures the bustling life of the town's inhabitants, characterized by mingled festivities and underlying tensions regarding loyalty to the Crown. The introduction of several characters—including the curious tailor, who becomes engrossed in rumors about the newly arrived slaver, and the exchange of dialogue that fuels the growing suspicions regarding the ship—foreshadows future encounters that may reveal deeper plots intertwined with themes of piracy and adventure. This engaging introduction invites readers into Cooper's rich world of maritime life, filled with suspense and nuanced character relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Cooper, James Fenimore, 1789-1851

EBook No.: 11409

Published: Mar 1, 2004

Downloads: 204

Language: English

Subject: Newport (R.I.) -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2024-11-05T13:47:42Z The Red Rover: A Tale

This edition has images.

Title: The Red Rover: A Tale

Note: Reading ease score: 63.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Distributed Proofreaders

Summary: "The Red Rover: A Tale" by James Fenimore Cooper is a novel written in the early 19th century. Set in the backdrop of Colonial America during a time of notable historical conflict, the book delves into themes of maritime adventure, loyalty, and the complexities of human character. The opening chapters introduce a variety of characters, including a local tailor and a mysterious ship, setting the stage for a narrative that will likely intertwine their fates with those of the elusive pirate known as the Red Rover. At the start of the tale, the setting is established in Newport, Rhode Island, where the once-thriving port is now experiencing a period of calm before a brewing storm of conflict related to the ongoing war between England and France. The narrative captures the bustling life of the town's inhabitants, characterized by mingled festivities and underlying tensions regarding loyalty to the Crown. The introduction of several characters—including the curious tailor, who becomes engrossed in rumors about the newly arrived slaver, and the exchange of dialogue that fuels the growing suspicions regarding the ship—foreshadows future encounters that may reveal deeper plots intertwined with themes of piracy and adventure. This engaging introduction invites readers into Cooper's rich world of maritime life, filled with suspense and nuanced character relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Cooper, James Fenimore, 1789-1851

EBook No.: 11409

Published: Mar 1, 2004

Downloads: 204

Language: English

Subject: Newport (R.I.) -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:11409:3 2004-03-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Cooper, James Fenimore en 1