Jack Tier; Or, The Florida Reef by James Fenimore Cooper

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Author Cooper, James Fenimore, 1789-1851
Title Jack Tier; Or, The Florida Reef
Note Reading ease score: 73.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Jack Tier; Or, The Florida Reef" by James Fenimore Cooper is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story begins against the backdrop of maritime adventures and follows the interactions between Captain Stephen Spike of the brigantine Molly Swash, his mate Harry Mulford, and the passengers, including the young Rose Budd and her aunt. The narrative opens with Spike preparing for a voyage, establishing the intrigue surrounding the vessel and its crew, while hinting at themes of danger, maritime law, and personal relationships. At the start of the narrative, Captain Spike communicates with his mate, Harry Mulford, as they prepare the brigantine Molly Swash for departure from a Manhattan wharf. The discussions reveal Spike's brusque character and foreshadow potential conflicts regarding a passenger named Rose Budd who is seeking a remedy for her health. As they begin to get underway, a past acquaintance of Spike's, Jack Tier, emerges, leading to potential complications as he unexpectedly reappears in Spike's life. The opening portion sets a tense, adventurous tone as it introduces the various characters and their motivations while hinting at the adventures and challenges that lie ahead on the treacherous waters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Historical fiction
Subject Sea stories
Subject Florida -- Fiction
Subject Mexican War, 1846-1848 -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 4796
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 26, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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