The Spy: Condensed for use in schools by James Fenimore Cooper
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| Author | Cooper, James Fenimore, 1789-1851 |
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| Title | The Spy: Condensed for use in schools |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Spy_(Cooper_novel) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Spy" by James Fenimore Cooper is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative centers around the American Revolutionary War, particularly focusing on the character Harvey Birch, a spy who navigates the complexities of the conflict between Loyalists and Patriots in New York State. The story unfolds largely in a rural setting during a tumultuous period of American history, reflecting on themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and personal identity. The opening of "The Spy" introduces readers to the historical backdrop of Westchester County during 1780, where the American Revolution is in full swing. A mysterious traveler named Harvey Birch arrives at a home seeking shelter from a storm, sparking intrigue and suspicion among the inhabitants. As the storm rages outside, Birch’s true identity as a spy begins to unfold against a tapestry of loyalty and deception, revealing the various political alignments within the community. The narrative sets up an atmosphere of tension and impending conflict while laying the groundwork for the personal relationships and struggles that will further develop throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | War stories |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Domestic fiction |
| Subject | Spy stories |
| Subject | New York (State) -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 32632 |
| Release Date | May 31, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 67 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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