The Two Admirals by James Fenimore Cooper
"The Two Admirals" by James Fenimore Cooper is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. Set in the 18th century, the book delves into themes of naval warfare during a pivotal time for the British Empire. The primary characters include Sir Wycherly Wychecombe, an elderly baronet, and his nephew, Lieutenant Wychecombe, whose adventures reflect the historical context of maritime struggles. The opening of the tale introduces readers to the coastal setting
of 18th-century England, focusing on a signal station and its inhabitants, including Dutton, the master of the station, and his daughter, Mildred. An incident occurs when Lieutenant Wychecombe, in pursuit of a flower for Mildred, falls from a cliff and finds himself in a precarious situation, prompting a rescue operation led by Dutton and Sir Wycherly. The narrative establishes character dynamics, hints at the legacy of the Wychecombe family, and sets the stage for the themes of honor and bravery that will unfold with the naval adventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Cooper, James Fenimore, 1789-1851 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Two Admirals |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Two_Admirals |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
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| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 20475 |
| Release Date | Jan 29, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | May 29, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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