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Title: The Pilot: A Tale of the Sea

Note: Reading ease score: 59.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Text file produced by Charles Aldarondo, Tiffany Vergon,
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Summary: "The Pilot: A Tale of the Sea" by James Fenimore Cooper is a novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative explores themes of maritime adventure and leadership, centering on the complex relationships and duties among sailors during perilous times at sea. The story introduces various characters, including the mysterious pilot, Captain Barnstable, and Lieutenant Griffith, who navigate the dangers of the water while dealing with both external threats and their own interpersonal dynamics. The opening of the novel sets the scene with a group of laborers on the northeastern coast of England who witness the unusual sight of a small schooner navigating dangerously close to shore. The arrival of this vessel stirs speculation and intrigue among the peasants. As the narrative progresses, we are introduced to the key characters aboard the schooner and the frigate, revealing their mission and the looming danger posed by treacherous waters and approaching storms. The pilot, a figure who holds the fate of the ships in his hands, emerges as a central character, guiding Captain Barnstable and his crew through their perilous journey. This blend of nautical detail, tension, and the exploration of human character under duress creates an engaging atmosphere that promises to captivate readers interested in maritime adventures and historical narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Cooper, James Fenimore, 1789-1851

EBook No.: 7974

Published: Apr 1, 2005

Downloads: 212

Language: English

Subject: Historical fiction

Subject: Sea stories

Subject: War stories

Subject: United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Naval operations -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:7974:2 2005-04-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Cooper, James Fenimore en 1
2024-11-09T23:32:58Z The Pilot: A Tale of the Sea

This edition has images.

Title: The Pilot: A Tale of the Sea

Note: Reading ease score: 59.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Text file produced by Charles Aldarondo, Tiffany Vergon,
Marvin A. Hodges, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team
HTML file produced by David Widger

Summary: "The Pilot: A Tale of the Sea" by James Fenimore Cooper is a novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative explores themes of maritime adventure and leadership, centering on the complex relationships and duties among sailors during perilous times at sea. The story introduces various characters, including the mysterious pilot, Captain Barnstable, and Lieutenant Griffith, who navigate the dangers of the water while dealing with both external threats and their own interpersonal dynamics. The opening of the novel sets the scene with a group of laborers on the northeastern coast of England who witness the unusual sight of a small schooner navigating dangerously close to shore. The arrival of this vessel stirs speculation and intrigue among the peasants. As the narrative progresses, we are introduced to the key characters aboard the schooner and the frigate, revealing their mission and the looming danger posed by treacherous waters and approaching storms. The pilot, a figure who holds the fate of the ships in his hands, emerges as a central character, guiding Captain Barnstable and his crew through their perilous journey. This blend of nautical detail, tension, and the exploration of human character under duress creates an engaging atmosphere that promises to captivate readers interested in maritime adventures and historical narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Cooper, James Fenimore, 1789-1851

EBook No.: 7974

Published: Apr 1, 2005

Downloads: 212

Language: English

Subject: Historical fiction

Subject: Sea stories

Subject: War stories

Subject: United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Naval operations -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:7974:3 2005-04-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Cooper, James Fenimore en 1