American Men of Letters Lounsbury, Thomas Raynesford 1838-1915 creator text utu 2006 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "James Fenimore Cooper" by Thomas Raynesford Lounsbury is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. The work focuses on the life and legacy of the seminal American novelist James Fenimore Cooper, exploring his upbringing, formative experiences, and literary achievements. It provides insights into Cooper's character, his early life spent in the wilderness, and the influences that shaped his writing style and themes. The beginning of the biography delves into Cooper's origins, detailing his family's settlement in Cooperstown, New York, and the natural environment that surrounded his childhood. Lounsbury outlines Cooper's formative years, including his education and early interests, which were deeply intertwined with the landscapes and community of the American frontier. The author discusses Cooper's eventual dismissal from Yale and subsequent entry into the navy, setting the stage for his later literary career. This section establishes the connection between Cooper's experiences and the themes found in his works, emphasizing the impact of the wilderness and its inhabitants on his eventual development as an author. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2006-10-04 Produced by Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Original publication data not identified Cooper, James Fenimore, 1789-1851 Novelists, American -- 19th century -- Biography PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19463 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19463 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133444.0 19463