02270cam a22003853u 4500 11573 UtSlPG 20260610133257.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Cooper, James Fenimore, 1789-1851 The Crater; Or, Vulcan's Peak: A Tale of the Pacific Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Crater_(novel) Release date is 2004-03-01 E-text prepared by Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders "The Crater; Or, Vulcan's Peak: A Tale of the Pacific" by James Fenimore Cooper is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative centers around the character of Mark Woolston, who is introduced as a young man navigating the complexities of his life, including familial relationships, personal ambition, and love, set against the backdrop of maritime adventures in the Pacific Ocean. The opening of the novel establishes Mark's background, detailing his upbringing and the contrasting relationships between his family and that of his rival’s, the Yardleys. As Mark Woolston embarks on his journey at sea, his motivations are intermingled with romantic interests, particularly in Bridget Yardley, the daughter of his father's professional competitor. The narrative begins to set the stage for both his personal growth and the larger ecological and societal themes that may unfold as he ventures into the unknown of the Pacific waters and grapples with the consequences of his choices. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Sea stories Didactic fiction Utopias -- Fiction Utopian fiction Oceania -- Fiction Castaways -- Fiction Pacific Ocean -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11573 53019 53019