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The Water Witch Or The Skimmer Of The Seas A Tale

The Water Witch Or The Skimmer Of The Seas A Tale

Cooper, James Fenimore
Darley, F. O. C.

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ISBN10: 1163352969
ISBN13: 9781163352960
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 200
Weight: 1.03
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Water Witch or The Skimmer of the Seas is a novel written by James Fenimore Cooper. It is a tale of adventure, romance, and intrigue set in the early 18th century. The story follows the exploits of a notorious pirate known as the Skimmer of the Seas, who is feared and respected by all who sail the waters of the Atlantic. The Skimmer is a master of disguise and deception, and his exploits have made him a legend among sailors.The novel begins with the arrival of a new governor in the British colony of New York. The governor is determined to put an end to piracy in the region and hires a young naval officer named Richard Barnstable to lead the charge. Barnstable is a brave and capable officer, but he soon discovers that the Skimmer is a formidable opponent. The two men engage in a game of cat and mouse, with the Skimmer always managing to stay one step ahead of his pursuer.As the story unfolds, Barnstable becomes enamored with a beautiful young woman named Katherine Plowden. Katherine is the daughter of a wealthy plantation owner and is also the object of the Skimmer's affections. The two men find themselves competing for Katherine's love, and the tension between them grows as the story progresses.The Water Witch or The Skimmer of the Seas is a classic tale of adventure and romance, filled with action, suspense, and intrigue. It is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and pirate stories.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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