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_aCooper, James Fenimore, _d1789-1851 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Sea Lions; Or, The Lost Sealers |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2003 |
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| 500 | _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sea_Lions | ||
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2003-12-01 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Distributed Proofreaders | ||
| 520 | _a"The Sea Lions; Or, The Lost Sealers" by James Fenimore Cooper is a historical novel likely written in the mid-19th century. The book explores themes of human ambition, morality, and the awe-inspiring wonders of nature, centering around the interactions and conflicts of a community in Suffolk County, Long Island. Characters such as Deacon Pratt, a miserly landowner, and Mary Pratt, his virtuous niece, are poised against the background of whaling and sealing adventures, as they confront their own relationships and aspirations. The opening of the tale introduces us to the setting of Oyster Pond Point and describes the character of its society that is uniquely shaped by their proximity to the ocean and their whaling pursuits. Deacon Pratt emerges as a focal character, characterized by his greed and self-interest, particularly as he becomes entangled with a dying sailor named Daggett, who holds secrets of a treasure hidden on distant islands. The scenes depict Mary Pratt's compassionate nature as she navigates her uncle's avarice while fostering a bond with Roswell Gardiner, the captain of the newly acquired Sea Lion. The narrative sets the stage for deeper ethical dilemmas and relationships as these characters seek wealth, understanding, and fulfillment in a world dominated by both nature and human desires. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aSea stories | ||
| 653 | _aSealers (Persons) -- Fiction | ||
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