The Water-Witch; Or, the Skimmer of the Seas: A Tale (Registro nro. 53863)
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| Original cataloging agency | UtSlPG |
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| Language code of text/sound track or separate title | en |
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| Classification number | PS |
| 100 1# - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Cooper, James Fenimore, |
| Dates associated with a name | 1789-1851 |
| 245 14 - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | The Water-Witch; Or, the Skimmer of the Seas: A Tale |
| 264 #1 - PRODUCTION, PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, MANUFACTURE, AND COPYRIGHT NOTICE | |
| Place of production, publication, distribution, manufacture | Salt Lake City, UT : |
| Name of producer, publisher, distributor, manufacturer | Project Gutenberg, |
| Date of production, publication, distribution, manufacture, or copyright notice | 2004 |
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| Extent | 1 online resource : |
| Other physical details | multiple file formats |
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| Content type term | text |
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| Carrier type term | online resource |
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| 500 ## - GENERAL NOTE | |
| General note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Water-Witch |
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| General note | Release date is 2004-05-01 |
| 508 ## - CREATION/PRODUCTION CREDITS NOTE | |
| Creation/production credits note | Produced by Distributed Proofreaders |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC. | |
| Summary, etc. | "The Water-Witch; Or, the Skimmer of the Seas: A Tale" by James Fenimore Cooper is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative is set against the backdrop of early colonial Americana and explores themes of piracy, moral ambiguity, and the attributes of civilization. The story introduces a range of characters, including the astute Alderman Van Beverout, his niece Alida, and a mysterious mariner whose arrival disrupts their acquaintance with the world of seafaring and adventure. The opening of the novel establishes a vivid setting around the thriving New York harbor and its surroundings in the early 18th century. Through detailed exposition, Cooper provides context for the interplay of European influence and native tradition, alongside the socio-political dynamics of the time. The narrative commences with the Alderman departing his home, accompanied by his slaves, and engages in witty conversation that reveals his character and anxieties over the burgeoning city. The interactions set the stage for the conflicts and connections that will unfold as the Alderman, Alida, and others encounter the enigmatic "Skimmer of the Seas," which foreshadows the adventure and moral complexity that lies ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
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| Note about original | Original publication data not identified |
| 653 ## - INDEX TERM--UNCONTROLLED | |
| Uncontrolled term | Sea stories |
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| Uniform Resource Identifier | <a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12445">https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12445</a> |
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