Cooper, James Fenimore 1789-1851 creator text utu 2003 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Tier Release date is 2003-12-01 Produced by Charles Aldarondo and David Widger Original publication data not identified Historical fiction Sea stories Florida -- Fiction Mexican War, 1846-1848 -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4796 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4796 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133130.0 4796